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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. New AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Jan 2024 at 1313 AEDT | 1513 NZDT

    Nature Scientific Reports

    pressing need for effective automated tools to detect COVID-19, given the significant impact on public health and the global economy. ... The Custom-CNN model streamlines the detection process, providing Read more about New AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-rays

    Australia; International; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|Middle East University

  2. WHO declares a new COVID19 variant of interest

    Publicly released: Thu 21 Dec 2023 at 1207 AEDT | 1407 NZDT

    LINK: Read the risk evaluation: https://www. who. int/activities/tracking-SARS-CoV-2-variants WHO is continuously monitoring the evidence and will update the JN. ... 1 and other circulating variants of Read more about WHO declares a new COVID19 variant of interest

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  3. Sexually transmissible infections are on the rise in Australia, with syphilis rates tripling over the decade

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Dec 2023 at 0100 AEDT | 0300 NZDT

    Chlamydia is increasing too (up 12 per cent since 2013), and low rates of testing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have researchers concerned that the upward trends are likely ... ongoing impacts of Read more about Sexually transmissible infections are on the rise in Australia, with syphilis rates tripling over the decade

    Australia; NSWKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

  4. Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    A centralised system to contact trace sexually transmitted infections, similar to what NZ created for COVID-19, would bring a more consistent approach to what’s currently done at the clinic Read more about Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs

    New Zealand; PacificUniversity of Otago

  5. Vaccination coverage in children continues to decline following easing of pandemic-related restrictions

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 1045 AEDT | 1245 NZDT

    A new report from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) shows vaccination coverage in children has continued to decrease since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about Vaccination coverage in children continues to decline following easing of pandemic-related restrictions

    Australia; NSWNational Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)

  6. Animal tests suggest inhaled COVID-19 vaccine may prevent disease

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Development of an inhaled vaccine for COVID-19  The development of an inhaled vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 is reported in Nature. ... The vaccine encapsulates a non-toxic bacterial protein called CTB, which Read more about Animal tests suggest inhaled COVID-19 vaccine may prevent disease

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland|Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, McMaster University, Canada

  7. Mental health and addiction now second largest cause of disease in Australia

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    9%) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3. 6%). COVID‑19 ranked 30th among the specific diseases causing burden in 2023, accounting for 0. ... The burden from COVID‑19 was predominantly fatal Read more about Mental health and addiction now second largest cause of disease in Australia

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  8. Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Publicly released: Wed 13 Dec 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    eBioMedicine

    Two Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines have shown strong potential to be an improved approach for boosting immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants according to interim results of a Phase 1 ... Melbourne-made Read more about Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Australia; International; VIC; SAThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...

  9. Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Dec 2023 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

    Ecology

    UQ mathematician Dr Matt Holden, ecologist Dr Andrew Rogers and taxonomist Dr Russell Yong took a census of their Annerley share house and its backyard during the COVID-19 lockdowns in ... The Parilyrg Read more about Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  10. The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    And Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released in September showed COVID-19 was the first infectious disease in the top five causes of death in Australia since 1970, responsible for Read more about The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    AustraliaAustralian Science Media Centre

  11. Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    Event Management

    From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns. ... More than half Read more about Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia|Flinders University

  12. Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    COVID-19 pandemic (758,000 admissions in 2018–19),’ said AIHW spokesperson Clara Jellie. ... In the 5 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments Read more about Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  13. NEWS BRIEFING: Fossil fuel emissions reach record high - Global Carbon Budget

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Dec 2023 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Earth System Science Data

    Australian National UniversityPlease note: Dr Candell is heading to the US on Sat 2 Dec and Professor Jotzo is heading to the COP 28 conference on Sat 2 Dec. ... 5 per cent. The growth in oil emissions Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Fossil fuel emissions reach record high - Global Carbon Budget

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; ACTCSIRO|The Australian National University|Australian Science Media Centre

  14. A specialised health service helped catch WA refugee children up with their COVID-19 vaccinations

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 1340 AEDT | 1540 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    A specialist health service for refugees was able to turn vaccination rates around for their cohort of refugee children during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Australian research. ... time. The Read more about A specialised health service helped catch WA refugee children up with their COVID-19 vaccinations

    Australia; WAThe University of Western Australia

  15. Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Clinical & Translational Immunology

    We’ve previously shown that being overweight – not just being obese – increases the severity of SARS-CoV-2,” Mr Tong said. ... Finally, the data provides an added impetus to improve SARS-CoV-2 Read more about Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland|Monash University|QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute...

  16. Two new lineages of coronavirus detected in NZ bats

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    New Zealand Journal of Ecology

    New research has identified two new lineages of coronavirus in New Zealand native bats, with over 60% of long-tailed bats infected during the study period. ... However, the findings are an important step Read more about Two new lineages of coronavirus detected in NZ bats

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Department of Conservation|Université de La Réunion

  17. Depression and anxiety was higher for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 1 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    More than a third of young adults had anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of over 3 million US adults which found rates were much ... S. adults, anxiety and Read more about Depression and anxiety was higher for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalNorthwestern University, USA

  18. Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, and lower mental health overall

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Nov 2023 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    Journal of Mental Health

    Experts from Canada and the UK led this research into the impact of financial meltdowns on psychological well-being. ... Limitations of the research include the majority of the studies assessed were not Read more about Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, and lower mental health overall

    Australia; InternationalEdge Hill University, UK

  19. Having a baby is getting more expensive in Queensland

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 1630 AEDT | 1830 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    It found that the demographic characteristics of women giving birth is markedly changing and the cost of care is becoming unsustainable. ... As health care spending changes in the wake of the coronavirus Read more about Having a baby is getting more expensive in Queensland

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|Monash University

  20. Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 1335 AEDT | 1535 NZDT

    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home. ... It’s clear that COVID-19 has Read more about Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

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