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. EXPERT REACTION: AusAlert - Australia's emergency warning system test

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Jul 2026 at 1540 AEST, 1740 NZST

    On Monday, a test of a new national warning system, AusAlert, will be sent to all mobile devices in Australia, including some smartwatches and tablets. ... The test will be sent at the same time across Read more about EXPERT REACTION: AusAlert - Australia's emergency warning system test

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; WA

  2. EXPERT REACTION: First case of deadly H5 bird flu in a local Australian seabird detected

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Jul 2026 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been detected in an Australian seabird, a greater crested tern, marking the first time it has been detected in a local bird rather than a ... The bird, which was found Read more about EXPERT REACTION: First case of deadly H5 bird flu in a local Australian seabird detected

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TASAustralian Science Media Centre

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Australia's latest health report card reveals strengths and weaknesses

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Life expectancy has risen steadily over decades, with a recent decrease seen across the years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The rate of ED presentations has declined in recent years, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Australia's latest health report card reveals strengths and weaknesses

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Suspected H5N1 bird-flu case in Australia

    Publicly released: Fri 19 Jun 2026 at 1637 AEST, 1837 NZST

    The first suspected case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Australia. ... Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced that a migratory bird in south-west WA has died, and the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Suspected H5N1 bird-flu case in Australia

    Australia; VIC; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre

  5. EXPERT REACTION: NT diphtheria outbreak spreads to WA, QLD and SA

    Publicly released: Tue 19 May 2026 at 1301 AEST, 1501 NZST

    The outbreak has been reported to have spread beyond the NT border, into Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. ... The NT has reported 133 cases, including one likely death, along with 79 Read more about EXPERT REACTION: NT diphtheria outbreak spreads to WA, QLD and SA

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  6. EXPERT REACTION: Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency of international concern

    Publicly released: Mon 18 May 2026 at 1133 AEST, 1333 NZST

    The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). ... The WHO says there Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency of international concern

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Aussies on hantavirus affected ship due to return today

    Publicly released: Fri 15 May 2026 at 1106 AEST, 1306 NZST

    Five Australians and one New Zealander from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship are expected to land in Perth today. ... The passengers will remain at the Bullsbrook Quarantine Facility. Below, Australian Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Aussies on hantavirus affected ship due to return today

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  8. EXPERT REACTION: These coronaviruses enter human cells in a whole new way and could be a threat to health

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Apr 2026 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    Of all the types of coronaviruses, scientists know most about how betacoronaviruses enter cells - a group that includes the virus behind the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Although six such receptors have been Read more about EXPERT REACTION: These coronaviruses enter human cells in a whole new way and could be a threat to health

    Australia; International; NSWPirbright Institute, UK

  9. EXPERT REACTION: mRNA flu vaccine is up to 34.5% more effective than current flu vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Nov 2025 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The study included over 18,000 people, half of whom were given the mRNA vaccine and half of whom were given a conventional flu vaccine. ... There were more side effects in the mRNA vaccine group, although Read more about EXPERT REACTION: mRNA flu vaccine is up to 34.5% more effective than current flu vaccines

    Australia; International; QLDEast-West Medical Research Institute, USA, Pfizer, Baylor College of Medicine, USA

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Covid vaccine linked to smaller risk of heart problems in children than Covid infection

    Publicly released: Wed 5 Nov 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    In the six months after Covid-19 infection, children have a higher risk of developing rare and serious heart inflammation, but the Covid vaccine does not have the same effect, according ... They say the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Covid vaccine linked to smaller risk of heart problems in children than Covid infection

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLDBritish Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

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