COVID-19

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As COVID finds its equilibrium, infection rates will rise and fall, influenced by seasons, school holidays and new subvariants. Managing the risk is complex and needs to be cost-effective.

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The identification of a metabolic pathway could lead to answers and new treatments for those experiencing brain fog because of long COVID. 

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A calm voice, a trusted expert, devoted teacher. Epidemiologist Professor Mary-Louise McLaws was passionate about engaging with the mainstream media and communicating what she knew.

Mary-Louise McLaws

The world knew her as a scientific and informed expert. At UNSW she was a colleague, mentor and educator.

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The World Health Organization has classified the EG.5 family of Omicron variants, including Eris, as ‘variants of interest’. What does that mean? And how does Eris differ to other Omicron variants?

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If proven effective in future clinical trials, these therapeutics will be a key tool in the fight against COVID-19.

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New research from UNSW Sydney reveals the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for women of refugee backgrounds living in Australia.

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Australia is in the middle of its fifth Omicron wave, which has been brewing since February. But it’s been slow and the health impacts are very different. 

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We know from other viruses that viral fragments can remain in different tissues for months or even years. This could be the case for long COVID.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows.

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