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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. More financial support needed for mental health patients

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Feb 2026 at 1227 AEDT, 1427 NZDT

    Health Economics Review

    Previous analysis shows that GP bulk billing rates have declined from 89% to 77% since the COVID-19 pandemic, and mental health specialists bulk bill only 26% of the time," he ... The study also found Read more about More financial support needed for mental health patients

    Australia; WAMurdoch University

  2. New Zealanders may be overestimating food inflation

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Feb 2026 at 0902 AEDT, 1102 NZDT

    Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand

    New research has found that years of rapidly increasing food prices following the COVID-19 pandemic may have distorted how New Zealanders perceive the cost of food. ... The researchers say this Read more about New Zealanders may be overestimating food inflation

    New ZealandUniversity of the Sunshine Coast | Lincoln University

  3. Too much school pressure could have lasting impacts on a teen's mental health

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    There was also a link between academic pressure and an increased likelihood of self-harm, the researchers say. ... or COVID-19, meaning more up to date data are still needed to understand how current Read more about Too much school pressure could have lasting impacts on a teen's mental health

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  4. Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Feb 2026 at 1055 AEDT, 1255 NZDT

    The New England Journal of Medicine

    New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID-19 adenovirus-based vaccines or after a natural Read more about Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect

    Australia; International; VIC; SAFlinders University | Adelaide University | The University of Melbourne ...

  5. Obesity linked to higher risk of severe and fatal infectious diseases

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalisation and death from most infectious diseases, including flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections and Read more about Obesity linked to higher risk of severe and fatal infectious diseases

    InternationalUniversity of Helsinki, Finland

  6. New mums still falling through the cracks – and paying with their hearts

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Ms McKerrell, who participated in the BP2 study, said she faced the same barriers identified by the research: fatigue, being the sole carer for her daughter and COVID-19 restrictions that ... Between 2019 Read more about New mums still falling through the cracks – and paying with their hearts

    Australia; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health

  7. Warning on hidden climate change disease threat

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Feb 2026 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

    Leptospirosis is a notifiable disease. Symptoms in humans resemble influenza and COVID-19, so many cases remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. ... We need more comprehensive monitoring, greater public Read more about Warning on hidden climate change disease threat

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of New England | James Cook University ...

  8. The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against severe complications

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Feb 2026 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The 2024-2025 updated versions of the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against requiring mechanical ventilation or dying from the virus, according to Read more about The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against severe complications

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  9. RNA molecule discovery could lead to potential new breast cancer therapy

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Feb 2026 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Molecular Cancer

    The researchers are grateful for the funding support that has advanced this work, including from the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia and the National Health and Medical Research Council Read more about RNA molecule discovery could lead to potential new breast cancer therapy

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAQIMR Berghofer | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ...

  10. Altered brain connection found in people with ME/CFS and Long COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Jan 2026 at 1145 AEDT, 1345 NZDT

    The Journal of Translational Medicine

    The research supported what many people with ME/CFS and Long COVID experience which was that cognitive effort was not just tiring but could have real neurological impacts, and adequate rest Read more about Altered brain connection found in people with ME/CFS and Long COVID

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

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