COVID-19

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Yes, masks reduce the risk of spreading COVID, despite a review saying they don’t

07 Feb 2023

An updated Cochrane Review suggests face masks don’t reduce the spread of COVID in the community. But there are several reasons why this conclusion is misleading.

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Who decides cause of death, how death certificates work – and whether a person died with or of COVID

31 Jan 2023

The cause of every death in Australia must be certified by a medical practitioner. If the cause of death is not clear, the death is reported to the state or territory coroner for investigation.

Green light for universal COVID-19 vaccine project

25 Jan 2023

A universal vaccine that could bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic is now in development at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.

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Summer festival season is hotting up - it's time to take care

16 Dec 2022

There are concerns about harm reduction strategies this summer as a restless bunch of young adults test the limits of a depleted hospitality industry.

COVID-19 modelling to assist future pandemic responses

06 Dec 2022

A NHMRC Partnership Project grant will improve our responses to COVID-19, influenza, and future pandemic threats.

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Research shows the harmful effects of removing the Coronavirus Supplement

02 Dec 2022

A UNSW Sydney and ACOSS partnership report explores the lived experiences of poverty among the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ventilation reduces the risk of COVID. So why are we still ignoring it?

02 Dec 2022

When it comes to reducing the spread of COVID, ventilation is often an afterthought. But cleaner air needs to be front and centre of our COVID mitigation strategy. Here’s why.

woman in face mask walking down the street during a coronavirus lockdown

What COVID has taught us about sharing our emotions – and why now’s a good time to share again

01 Dec 2022

It seems like no-one is mentioning the dark days of lockdowns. But it’s worth sharing our feelings as we look to an uncertain future.

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Loneliness: unpacking the silent epidemic damaging our health

18 Nov 2022

A better understanding of loneliness can help us identify when our social needs might be going unmet.

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To stop new viruses jumping across to humans, we must protect and restore bat habitat. Here’s why

17 Nov 2022

Bats host many viruses dangerous to humans. But it’s only when their habitats are destroyed that we’re at risk.

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