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. A COVID-19 drug might help in treating severe hantavirus

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    Tocilizumab - A drug used for treating COVID-19 - has shown some promise in treating hantavirus, according to an early report from a larger ongoing study. ... The researchers emphasise that this is an Read more about A COVID-19 drug might help in treating severe hantavirus

    InternationalHospital Zonal de Bariloche Dr Ramón Carrillo, Argentina

  2. Approximately 1 in 6 cases of COVID-19 might have ended in long COVID

    Publicly released: Thu 28 May 2026 at 1633 AEST, 1833 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    International researchers have scanned through COVID-19 cases in the US and found that close to 1 in 6 cases ended up becoming long COVID. ... The researchers investigated close to 458,000 patients with Read more about Approximately 1 in 6 cases of COVID-19 might have ended in long COVID

    InternationalMassachusetts General Hospital, USA

  3. COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection

    Publicly released: Tue 19 May 2026 at 1405 AEST, 1605 NZST

    The Journal of Social Psychology

    fully account for the rise in aggressive anti-Asian responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The COVID-19 pandemic was accompanied by a marked rise in anti-Asian sentiment, with individuals of Asian Read more about COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection

    Australia; International; WAMurdoch University | James Cook University

  4. 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

  5. The world is on the edge of even greater pandemic damage

    Publicly released: Mon 18 May 2026 at 2000 AEST, 2200 NZST

    gaps in outbreak preparedness – and six years after COVID-19 turned those gaps into a global catastrophe – the evidence is clear: the world is not safer from pandemics. ... And the escalating toll of Read more about The world is on the edge of even greater pandemic damage

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO) | Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB)

  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. First signs of recovery emerge in Australia’s youth mental health crisis

    Publicly released: Mon 18 May 2026 at 0930 AEST, 1130 NZST

    Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    Trend set pre-pandemicThe results suggest Australia’s youth mental health crisis did not begin with COVID-19, but rather that the pandemic intensified already existing trends that emerged in the Read more about First signs of recovery emerge in Australia’s youth mental health crisis

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  8. Could antivirals help prevent long COVID?

    Publicly released: Sat 16 May 2026 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    People who take antiviral medicines soon after getting COVID-19 may be less likely to develop long COVID symptoms, a large Japanese study suggests. ... The researchers say early antiviral treatment may Read more about Could antivirals help prevent long COVID?

    InternationalShonan Oiso Hospital - Japan

  9. COVID vaccination linked to lower household spread

    Publicly released: Sat 16 May 2026 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 are less likely to transmit the virus on to others, a new US study has found. ... The authors say the findings suggest recent COVID vaccination may still Read more about COVID vaccination linked to lower household spread

    InternationalNational Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases - US

  10. 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

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