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).

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  1. Astronomers find new multi-planet system that resembles the fictional desert Star Wars planet, Tatooine

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Jun 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Astronomy

    Dr Rosemary Mardling, from the Monash University School of Physics and Astronomy, is a co-author of the study. ... This was a challenging system to confirm because telescopes in Chile were closed for six Read more about Astronomers find new multi-planet system that resembles the fictional desert Star Wars planet, Tatooine

    Australia; VICMonash University

  2. Diabetes drug shortly after infection cuts risk of long COVID by 40%

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Jun 2023 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    Taking a two-week course of metformin, a safe and affordable diabetes medication after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 leads to 40% fewer long COVID diagnoses over the following 10 ... Previous studies Read more about Diabetes drug shortly after infection cuts risk of long COVID by 40%

    InternationalUniversity of Minnesota, USA

  3. Older Australians who coped better mentally during the pandemic were smarter with their money

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Jun 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Among older Australians, those who coped better mentally at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to be making good financial choices, according to Australian research. ... The team Read more about Older Australians who coped better mentally during the pandemic were smarter with their money

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  4. COVID-19 can cause brain cells to 'fuse'

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Jun 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    Science Advances

    SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been detected in the brains of people with ‘long COVID’ months after their initial infection. ... SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has been Read more about COVID-19 can cause brain cells to 'fuse'

    Australia; NSW; QLDQueensland Brain Institute|The University of Queensland...

  5. COVID-19 transformed road safety for older Australians

    Publicly released: Mon 5 Jun 2023 at 1052 AEST | 1252 NZST

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

    crash data before and after COVID-19 to determine the impact of the pandemic on the frequency and location of crashes involving older people. ... Police-reported crash data for the over-65 population in Read more about COVID-19 transformed road safety for older Australians

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  6. Focus on the non-health benefits of COVID-19 vaccination to convince people to get their booster

    Publicly released: Sat 3 Jun 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Focusing on the non-health benefits of getting a COVID-19 booster could make vaccine messaging more persuasive, according to Australian research. ... The team recruited about 450 people to view different Read more about Focus on the non-health benefits of COVID-19 vaccination to convince people to get their booster

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney|Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)...

  7. Parkinson's drug could help slow motor neurone disease progression

    Publicly released: Fri 2 Jun 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Cell Stem Cell

    While they say many of the patients dropped out of the study - mainly due to COVID-19 - those who continued to receive the treatment saw a slower progression of the disease. ... Many patients dropped out Read more about Parkinson's drug could help slow motor neurone disease progression

    InternationalKeio University School of Medicine, Japan

  8. EXPERT REACTION: Can garlic fight flu and COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Jun 2023 at 1515 AEST | 1715 NZST

    Media releases issued by the Australian Garlic Producers Pty Ltd and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry suggest that new research shows that garlic can kill COVID-19 and flu Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Can garlic fight flu and COVID-19?

    Australia; NSW; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  9. EXPERT REACTION: Australia considers ban on ‘high-risk’ uses of AI

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Jun 2023 at 1434 AEST | 1634 NZST

    The Albanese government is considering a ban on “high-risk” uses of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making, warning of potential harms including the creation of deepfakes and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Australia considers ban on ‘high-risk’ uses of AI

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  10. After two years, one in six people who had COVID-19 before vaccination still report health effects

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Jun 2023 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    The team followed a group of 1,106 people who caught the original COVID-19 variant and compared their self-reported symptoms with 628 people who hadn't had the virus ... Their findings are based on 1,106 Read more about After two years, one in six people who had COVID-19 before vaccination still report health effects

    InternationalUniversity of Zurich, Switzerland

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