Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to PHE’s weekly COVID-19 variant cases data: 9 July
Public Health England (PHE) has released the latest surveillance data on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern or under investigation. Prof Paul … read more
three new preprints on risks for severe disease and death from SARS-CoV-2 in children and young people
Identification of which children and young people are at higher risk from COVID-19 and PIMS-TS is central to education, shielding … read more
expert comments on the football and celebrations and COVID-19 cases
A few journalists have asked us for comments on the football and COVID-19 infections so here’s some from Professor Paul … read more
expert reaction to a preprint reviewing the evidence on the origins of SARS-CoV-2
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, critically reviews the current scientific evidence on the origins of SARS-CoV-2. Please … read more
latest interim results from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 prevalence across England
This briefing covered the latest interim data from the largest community coronavirus testing programme, REACT. This batch of data is … read more
expert reaction to latest interim results from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 prevalence across England
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, reports on the latest data from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 spread across … read more
expert reaction to the latest fortnightly release on the COVID-19 Infection Survey looking at antibody and vaccination data for the UK, 7 July 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest report from the COVID-19 infection survey, looking at antibody and vaccination data … read more
expert reaction to the government’s new UK Life Sciences Vision
The new Life Sciences Vision sets 10-year strategy for sector to try and solve some of the biggest healthcare problems … read more
full results of the Liverpool COVID-SMART Community Testing national pilot
The Liverpool COVID-SMART Community Testing national pilot began 6 November 2020 with the aim of improving detection and bringing down … read more
expert reaction to full report on the Liverpool COVID-SMART Community Testing pilot
The full report of the Liverpool COVID-SMART Community Testing pilot, which aimed to improve detection and bring down cases using … read more
expert reaction to announcement that from 16 August those who have had both COVID-19 vaccines or are under 18, will no longer need to self-isolate after contact with a positive case
The Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced to the commons today that from the 16 August, those who are double-jabbed and … read more
Dolly the Sheep’s legacy, 25 years on
One-quarter of a century since Dolly the Sheep was born at the Roslin Institute, her scientific legacy continues to inspire … read more
further comments on announcement of plans to remove more restrictions from 19th July
A few more comments from scientists on the planned easing of restrictions on July 19th. Dr Julia Faulconbridge, Chartered … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 25 June 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released provisional counts of the number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the … read more
expert reaction to media coverage reporting that various restrictions will be lifted at the next stage of England’s roadmap out of lockdown
There have been several media reports suggesting what the Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce about lifting restrictions … read more
expert reaction to study looking at risk factors for long covid in previously hospitalised children
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal looks at risk factors for long covid in previously hospitalised children in … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS infection survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor … read more
speak up: what to do when you can’t plug the leak
This is a guest post by Olivia Henry, Media Officer at the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC). It was originally … read more
expert reaction to PHE’s weekly COVID-19 variant cases data: 2 July
Public Health England (PHE) has released the latest surveillance data on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern or under investigation. Professor … read more
expert reaction to review and analysis of observational studies on aspirin and cancer survival
A review and analysis paper published in eCancermedicalscience looks at 118 observational studies of aspirin and 18 cancers. Dr … read more