Resources for Journalists

COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

The AusSMC also issues a daily COVID-19 update for registered journalists (click here to view an example). If you would like to receive this email, please go to your profile on MyScimex and select yes beside "Receive COVID-19 Updates?". The email update and this resources page are supported by the Google News Initiative.

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  1. Poor report card for Aussie children’s wellbeing

    Publicly released: Wed 23 Aug 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    While COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young South Australians, say health experts at the University of South Australia Read more about Poor report card for Aussie children’s wellbeing

    Australia; International; SAUniversity of South Australia

  2. Australia experiences intense surge in Strep A cases, similar to northern hemisphere wave

    Publicly released: Wed 23 Aug 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

    the increase was likely due to a combination of environmental factors such as reduced social contact during COVID-19 public health interventions, which changed viruses in circulation. ... Dr Abo said Read more about Australia experiences intense surge in Strep A cases, similar to northern hemisphere wave

    Australia; International; VIC; QLD; WA; NTMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Melbourne...

  3. Building a stronger industry image will boost hospitality employment

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0940 AEST | 1140 NZST

    International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

    The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated talent challenges faced by hospitality organisations when prolonged closures led to many workers leaving the industry to pursue other employment. ” ... Attracting Read more about Building a stronger industry image will boost hospitality employment

    Australia; International; VIC; SAFlinders University|RMIT University

  4. What can we learn from the link between COVID-19 and neurological problems?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    A wide range of neurological problems have been reported as symptoms of COVID-19, from headaches to seizures and Guillain–Barré syndrome. ... He says assessing the link between COVID-19 and many of Read more about What can we learn from the link between COVID-19 and neurological problems?

    Australia; VICMonash University

  5. Should mask rules remain in healthcare settings?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Mask-wearing should continue in healthcare settings, according to US public health experts who argue infection from SARS-CoV-2 is still a threat, especially to the most vulnerable patients, and Read more about Should mask rules remain in healthcare settings?

    InternationalPublic Health – Seattle & King County, USA; University of Washington, USA

  6. How did COVID-19 severity in kids change as the pandemic progressed?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The severity of COVID-19 in children appears to have decreased over the course of the pandemics as the virus mutated, according to Australian and international researchers. ... International Pediatric Read more about How did COVID-19 severity in kids change as the pandemic progressed?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAThe University of Queensland|Telethon Kids Institute...

  7. Tiny worms help with a huge health problem

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Aug 2023 at 1107 AEST | 1307 NZST

    Nature Communications

    All trial participants had risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. ... That was an interesting observation as well, given that much of the trial took place during the first Read more about Tiny worms help with a huge health problem

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM)...

  8. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Aug 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    BMJ Paediatrics Open

    However, with most children now having caught the SARS-CoV-2 virus and building up a natural immunity, the additional benefit of vaccination in healthy children is minimal. ... However, with most children Read more about COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  9. EXPERT Q&A: The origins of SARS-CoV-2

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Aug 2023 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

    As the debate continues about the origins of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the AusSMC asked Professor Dominic Dwyer, a Medical Virologist at Westmead Hospital and the University ... of Sydney, to Read more about EXPERT Q&A: The origins of SARS-CoV-2

    Australia; NSWAustralian Science Media Centre|The University of Sydney

  10. Undermining science undermines us all

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Aug 2023 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

    to the origin of SARS-CoV-2 reflects a worrying pattern of deliberate undermining of public trust in science at a time when policymakers need to inform their decisions with rigorously ... The current Read more about Undermining science undermines us all

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science

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