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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. The lightbulb moment behind a potential antiviral advance

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 1317 AEST, 1517 NZST

    Nature Communications

    An unexpected observation by a University of Queensland researcher could lead to a new treatment for deadly infectious diseases including COVID‑19, pneumonia in infants and children,or viral Read more about The lightbulb moment behind a potential antiviral advance

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | Assiut University, University of Helsinki, Medical University of Gdansk, Finnish Food Authority. The Francis Crick Institute, Imperial College London, Myricx Bio, i-Synapse

  2. Acute pancreatitis on the rise in South Australia, with shift in who is at risk

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 1313 AEST, 1513 NZST

    Pancreatology

    Alcohol‑related pancreatitis accounted for a smaller proportion overall, with researchers observing only a brief spike during the COVID‑19 pandemic, thereafter returning to pre‑pandemic levels. Read more about Acute pancreatitis on the rise in South Australia, with shift in who is at risk

    Australia; SAFlinders University | The University of New South Wales ...

  3. Vitamin B3 treatment may halt severity of rare genetic disease

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease

    Researchers believe vitamin B3 may help support energy-producing pathways. Affected children are often born healthy, but common childhood illnesses such as influenza or COVID-19 can trigger sudden Read more about Vitamin B3 treatment may halt severity of rare genetic disease

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute | Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)

  4. Dealing with post-pandemic sleep issues – it’s not too late

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Jul 2026 at 1208 AEST, 1408 NZST

    Journal of Sleep Research

    pandemic, and may contribute to the fatigue commonly reported by people with Post-COVID-19 Syndrome (PCS, or ‘long COVID’). ... The high levels of both poor sleep and fatigue established during Read more about Dealing with post-pandemic sleep issues – it’s not too late

    Australia; International; QLD; SAFlinders University | James Cook University | King's College London

  5. Fat stores power the body’s virus defence

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    Nature Communications

    strategies. Fat stores power the body’s virus defenceLa Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body’s early detection and defence against Read more about Fat stores power the body’s virus defence

    Australia; NSW; VICLa Trobe University | The University of Sydney | RMIT University ...

  6. Mental disorders surge among young adults

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific

    They also found that while rates for most presentations accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were also increasing in the lead up, cautioning against solely assigning blame to COVID. Read more about Mental disorders surge among young adults

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  7. Recent rise in autism mostly driven by women and girls getting diagnosed

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

    JAMA Network Open

    that period, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. ... However, the researchers say diagnosis rates among males remained steady - the increase was mostly driven by teen and adult women. Read more about Recent rise in autism mostly driven by women and girls getting diagnosed

    InternationalSt Louis University, USA

  8. 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

  9. Why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients

    Publicly released: Sun 19 Jul 2026 at 2322 AEST, Mon 20 Jul 26 at 0122 NZST

    Cell

    Although the COVID-19 pandemic has largely subsided, scientists continue to investigate why the virus proved so deadly, causing at least three million deaths worldwide, according to the latest Read more about Why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients

    InternationalUniversity of Sharjah

  10. COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Journal of Infection

    Fractional dosing attracted global interest during the COVID-19 pandemic when vaccine supplies were limited. ... MCRI Associate Professor Paul Licciardi said while the acute phase of the pandemic had Read more about COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute | The University of Melbourne ...

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