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Myths and conspiracies surround COVID-19

Science communication in the age of COVID-19

03 Jun 2020

Myths and conspiracies surround COVID-19 – so, how can scientists cut through the misinformation? A UNSW Sydney medical scientist explains.

COVID-19 experts available for comment

01 Jun 2020

UNSW has a wide range of experts available for comment on the coronavirus pandemic.

Could taking hydroxychloroquine be more harmful than helpful?

01 Jun 2020

People taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus may be more likely to die, according to new research. But that doesn't mean the drug is killing them.

Pacific informal settlements: not immune to COVID-19

01 Jun 2020

Pacific islands face unique challenges in combating COVID-19, and will need unique solutions to come out of the crisis unscathed.

'I'm scared': parents of children with disability struggle to get the basics during coronavirus

29 May 2020

New research shows almost 20% of families caring for children with special needs were unable to buy essential medication during coronavirus.

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Deregulation: the road to recovery for business and government

28 May 2020

If deregulation is to aid Australia's economic recovery then businesses must work with the government to effect real change in society, explains UNSW Business School's Pamela Hanrahan.

Performers and sole traders find it hard to get JobKeeper in part because they get behind on their paperwork

26 May 2020

Sole traders helped by UNSW Tax Clinic who were behind on their quarterly Business Activity Statements were on average seven years behind.

Artist impression of the COVID-19 virus.

COVID-19 experts available for comment

25 May 2020

UNSW has a wide range of experts available for comment on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockdowns, second waves and burn outs. Spanish flu's clues about how coronavirus might play out

25 May 2020

There are many similarities between Spanish flu and coronavirus, from school closures to mask debates. The story of 1919 also shows governments face choices that can have a terrible cost in lives.

WHO's coronavirus inquiry will be more diplomatic than decisive. But Australia should still step up

25 May 2020

The decision to authorise a WHO investigation into the origins of the coronavirus is only a partial vindication for nations keen to hold China to account. But it will help strengthen global health measures.

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