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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. Dog owners say it was harder to train dogs during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Sep 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    This might be due to stress in the dogs’ home environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as fewer opportunities for social interaction during lockdowns. ... Interestingly, we found that Read more about Dog owners say it was harder to train dogs during the pandemic

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA
  2. Mum's breastmilk changes throughout the day, and it could impact a baby's body clock

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Sep 2025 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Nutrition

    The hormones and proteins involved in circadian signaling, however, may vary in breast milk concentration over 24 hours. ... as the maturing and stabilization of the infant’s circadian rhythm,” Read more about Mum's breastmilk changes throughout the day, and it could impact a baby's body clock

    InternationalRutgers University, USA
  3. Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19: mouse study

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 1340 AEST, 1540 NZST

    Frontiers in Immunology

    System. Published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, the study tested a nasal vaccine made from the SARS-COV-2 spike protein combined with Pam2Cys, an immune-boosting compound developed at Read more about Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19: mouse study

    Australia; NSWCentenary Institute | The University of Sydney | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ...
  4. Protein discovery gives new hope for longer COVID protection

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 0627 AEST, 0827 NZST

    Nature Communications

    A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19. ... new vaccines and treatments that offered protection across multiple strains Read more about Protein discovery gives new hope for longer COVID protection

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University
  5. An antihistamine nasal spray could help ward off COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Sep 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Regular use of the antihistamine nasal spray Azelastine could reduce your chances of getting COVID-19, according to international research. ... Regularly testing the participants for COVID-19, the Read more about An antihistamine nasal spray could help ward off COVID-19

    InternationalSaarland University, Germany
  6. Australian-led trial shows nasal spray reduces COVID-19 risk in cancer patients

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 2300 AEST, Fri 29 Aug 25 at 0100 NZST

    Clinical Infectious Diseases

    Even with vaccination, cancer patients remain more vulnerable to COVID-19 and its complications,” Dr Yong said. ... This is the first randomised controlled trial to show that an intranasal Read more about Australian-led trial shows nasal spray reduces COVID-19 risk in cancer patients

    Australia; VICPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre
  7. Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 1534 AEST, 1734 NZST

    These people are helping address the difficulty of the situation by contributing their time and energy. ... South Australians can apply to win one of the Coast is Calling vouchers, which are similar in Read more about Citizen scientists and holidaymakers key to restoring confidence in SA’s algal bloom-hit coastline

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia
  8. Have young people cancelled the mid-life crisis?

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased social media use. ... health care services, mental health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and increased social media use. Read more about Have young people cancelled the mid-life crisis?

    InternationalDartmouth College, USA
  9. Alarming gaps in maternal health across Australia, USA, and UK revealed

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Aug 2025 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    Journal of Clinical Medicine

    outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic added further strain to maternity care systems and, in the UK, it became a leading cause of death among pregnant women caused by disruptions to prenatal ... The paper, Read more about Alarming gaps in maternal health across Australia, USA, and UK revealed

    Australia; International; SAFlinders University | The University of Adelaide
  10. A mother and child's depression risk is linked, but in which direction?

    Publicly released: Tue 26 Aug 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    They say they found a link between child depression and subsequent maternal depression, but not the other way around. ... The researchers say these findings should be tested over a time period that does Read more about A mother and child's depression risk is linked, but in which direction?

    InternationalUniversity of Calgary, Canada
  11. Long COVID patients experience major losses of function and quality of life

    Publicly released: Mon 25 Aug 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Australian Journal of Primary Health

    researchers. The team recruited 121 adults who had COVID-19 in 2020 up to mid 2022 and fit the World Health Organization's description of a long COVID patient in late ... Comparing the cohort to the Read more about Long COVID patients experience major losses of function and quality of life

    Australia; VIC; SA; TASDeakin University | Flinders University | The University of Melbourne ...
  12. Bushfires can spike local death rates but it's not just the heat of the fire to blame

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Aug 2025 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Climate

    They trained a model on demographic data from Maui County from August 2018 to July 2023 and weighted the analysis to exclude deaths caused by Covid-19. ... We think this might reflect a temporary drop in Read more about Bushfires can spike local death rates but it's not just the heat of the fire to blame

    InternationalGrossman School of Medicine, USA
  13. Less than half of depressed teens in the US are getting treatment

    Publicly released: Thu 21 Aug 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Mental Health

    The prevalence of adolescent depression has increased following the COVID-19 pandemic and is often under-treated. ... S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Of the 11,969 respondents, 2,283 (19. Read more about Less than half of depressed teens in the US are getting treatment

    InternationalThe University of Tennessee, USA
  14. Before the outbreak: how the next-gen of animal vaccines will safeguard Australia

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Aug 2025 at 1103 AEST, 1303 NZST

    Prof. Thordarson says if the virus does arrive on our shores, it would devastate the country’s meat and dairy industries. ... This is the same mRNA technology that helped combat COVID-19. Read more about Before the outbreak: how the next-gen of animal vaccines will safeguard Australia

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales
  15. COVID-19 infection ages blood vessels, especially in women

    Publicly released: Mon 18 Aug 2025 at 0905 AEST, 1105 NZST

    European Heart Journal

    The Covid-19 virus acts on specific receptors in the body, called the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors, that are present on the lining of the blood vessels. ... In an accompanying editorial [2] Read more about COVID-19 infection ages blood vessels, especially in women

    Australia; International; NSWMacquarie University | Paris Cardiovascular Research Centre
  16. Parents were more likely to cheat on their partners during the pandemic than those without kids

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Aug 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    Parents may have been more likely to cheat than non-parents during the COVID-19 pandemicNew study explores infidelity among heterosexual U. ... S. adults who were in committed, heterosexual relationships Read more about Parents were more likely to cheat on their partners during the pandemic than those without kids

    InternationalIndiana University, USA
  17. Long COVID might harm your work and your wallet

    Publicly released: Wed 13 Aug 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The team say these people who self-reported having Long COVID also reported worse work impairment, having missed more work, and were in more financial distress than people who never had ... Vaccinations Read more about Long COVID might harm your work and your wallet

    InternationalRush University Medical Center, USA
  18. Revealed: new vaccine target to block malaria transmission

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Aug 2025 at 0630 AEST, 0830 NZST

    Science

    The success of the malaria vaccine program illustrates the versatility of mRNA technology, which has many applications beyond the COVID vaccines. ... Prof Tham said the collaboration between WEHI and MIPS Read more about Revealed: new vaccine target to block malaria transmission

    Australia; International; VICWEHI | Monash University | The University of Melbourne
  19. New treatment on trial for panic disorder

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Aug 2025 at 1144 AEST, 1344 NZST

    24-year-old Adelaide student teacher, Toby Whittle, endured the distress of repeated panic attacks during Covid. ... For more information and to check if you’re eligible to participate in the trial, Read more about New treatment on trial for panic disorder

    Australia; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
  20. Developing a method to optimise delivery of mRNA to cells

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Aug 2025 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Nanotechnology

    Co-lead author and MIPS PhD candidate Moore Zhe Chen said that with mRNA medicines, the delivery method is critical. ... In 2021 the world was introduced to the first mRNA-lipid nanoparticle vaccines to Read more about Developing a method to optimise delivery of mRNA to cells

    Australia; VICMonash University

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