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. Long COVID patients show immunological improvement two years after infection

    Publicly released: Thu 18 Apr 2024 at 1000 AEST | 1200 NZST

    Nature Communications

    The ADAPT study followed people who contracted COVID-19 during Australia’s first wave, as well as a matched control group, for up to two years. ... of COVID-19, and it is a group in which the initial Read more about Long COVID patients show immunological improvement two years after infection

    Australia; NSW; VICKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney|St Vincent's Hospital Sydney...

  2. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 vaccines likely prevented nearly 18,000 deaths in NSW's early Omicron era

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Apr 2024 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    The team used a simulation of NSW's vaccination and COVID-19 death rates in people aged 50 or older to see how vaccination and how second and third doses impacted ... COVID-19 deaths, and predict what Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 vaccines likely prevented nearly 18,000 deaths in NSW's early Omicron era

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDRMIT University|Monash University

  3. Important health information missing in online food delivery menus

    Publicly released: Sun 14 Apr 2024 at 2301 AEST | Mon 15 Apr 2024 at 0101 NZST

    Public Health Nutrition

    rapidly, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... One of the aims of the 2021-2030 National Preventive Health Strategy is to improve access to and the consumption of a healthy diet,” says Dr Gibson. Read more about Important health information missing in online food delivery menus

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  4. Post-Covid kids aren't walking to school like they used to

    Publicly released: Fri 12 Apr 2024 at 0914 AEST | 1114 NZST

    Journal of Transport & Health

    The Covid lockdown period has disrupted Kiwi kids who walk to school, with students 42% less likely to return to their usual walking commute, new research finds. ... The authors say that restoring the Read more about Post-Covid kids aren't walking to school like they used to

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|AGILE Research Ltd., Auckland University of Technology,

  5. Young drinkers are ending up in ED less

    Publicly released: Fri 12 Apr 2024 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    The majority of all drinking-related patients had last imbibed at a private residence, purchased their drink from an off-license, and were most likely drinking beer (31%). ... Over the three waves of the Read more about Young drinkers are ending up in ED less

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  6. CORRECTION: EXPERT REACTION: Australia [has not] recorded zero COVID-19 deaths for at least a week 

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Apr 2024 at 1430 AEST | 1630 NZST

    Media reports based on data from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care had suggested Australia recorded no deaths associated with COVID-19 for a week, although experts have Read more about CORRECTION: EXPERT REACTION: Australia [has not] recorded zero COVID-19 deaths for at least a week 

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  7. An immune cell in the lung may be an unexpected trigger for developing severe COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Apr 2024 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    Journal of Experimental Medicine

    Stanford Medicine study flags unexpected cells in lung as suspected source of severe COVID The lung-cell type that’s most susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that ... SARS-CoV-2-infected Read more about An immune cell in the lung may be an unexpected trigger for developing severe COVID-19

    InternationalStanford University, USA

  8. With flu season approaching, does wearing a face mask make you seem more or less trustworthy?

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Apr 2024 at 1230 AEST | 1430 NZST

    Perception

    Researchers have found that the correlation between face masks and perceptions of trustworthiness may be linked to social norms rather than how they impact appearance. ... During the global COVID-19 Read more about With flu season approaching, does wearing a face mask make you seem more or less trustworthy?

    Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology

  9. Sleep apnoea mouthguard could be just as effective for lowering blood pressure as a CPAP machine

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Apr 2024 at 1600 AEST | 1800 NZST

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology

    Both groups saw a reduction in daytime sleepiness and the results showed no between-group differences in cardiovascular biomarkers. ... Chi-Hang also said that the timing of the study, which was conducted Read more about Sleep apnoea mouthguard could be just as effective for lowering blood pressure as a CPAP machine

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney|National University of Singapore, Singapore

  10. Pandemic motherhood and mental overload in Aotearoa

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Apr 2024 at 1042 AEDT | 1242 NZDT

    Frontiers in Sociology

    Researchers interviewed a diverse group of 24 mothers living in Aotearoa during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand their shared and varied experiences. ... However, for all mothers, it was the return of Read more about Pandemic motherhood and mental overload in Aotearoa

    New ZealandUniversity of Waikato

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