Author Archives: Science Media Centre
QCovid tool – which groups of vaccinated people are still at risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation and death?
The QCovid tool was developed by scientists in 2020 to identify risk factors for COVID-19 severe disease and death. The … read more
expert reaction to QCovid tool used to identify which groups are at highest risk of hospitalisation and death after being vaccinated
A study, published in The BMJ, reports a new tool to identify which groups are at highest risk of hospitalisation … read more
expert reaction to CO-CIN paper on hospital admissions and impact of vaccines
The government have published some new research on hospital admissions and the impact of COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Peter English, … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Infection Survey, UK: 17th September 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS), has published the latest data from their COVID-19 infection survey. Prof James Naismith, Director … read more
Com-COV trial to include 12-16 year-olds; Q&A with scientists
The scientists running the Com-COV trial have launched a new study of COVID-19 vaccination schedules in young people aged 12 … read more
expert reaction to latest reported COVID-19 case numbers for England, as published on the government daily dashboard
The government have published the latest figures for cases of COVID-19 in England. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, … read more
expert reaction to updated estimates of the prevalence of post-acute symptoms among people with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, 26 April 2020 to 1 August 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have updated estimates of the prevalence of post-acute symptoms among people with coronavirus (COVID-19) in the … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey looking at antibody and vaccination data for the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey, including antibody and vaccination data for … read more
expert reaction to an opinion piece about menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination
An opinion piece, published in The BMJ, discusses menstrual changes after covid-19 vaccination. Dr Jackie Maybin, Senior Clinical Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to United in Science 2021 climate report
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released a new report on the state of the Earth’s climate system. Prof … read more
expert reaction to abstract on protection against COVID-19 from a booster dose of Pfizer looking at data from Israel
An abstract, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), looked at protection against COVID-19 from a booster dose of … read more
expert reaction to interim analysis looking at the safety and efficacy of Moderna booster doses including some participants receiving a variant-modified dose
A study, published in Nature Medicine, shows interim analysis of the safety and efficacy of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster doses including … read more
expert reaction to study on liver protein a-beta and Alzheimer’s
Research, published in PLOS Biology, has looked at liver protein a-beta and Alzheimer’s. Prof Tara Spires-Jones, UK Dementia Research Institute … read more
Q&A with Graham Medley on SPI-M modelling
Prof Graham Medley was available to answer science journalists’ questions on the modelling published today as part of the SAGE … read more
expert reaction to the UK COVID-19 response: Autumn and Winter Plan
The UK Government have released their COVID-19 Autumn and Winter Plan, outlining the possible measures and restrictions the country may … read more
expert reaction to JCVI advice on booster doses
The UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have released their guidance to government on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Prof … read more
Q&A with Prof Saul Faust and Prof Matthew Snape to answer questions on COV-BOOST
Today we are expecting news from the JCVI re their advice on booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Prof Saul … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 3 September 2021
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data for deaths registered in England and Wales. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to viewpoint article on COVID-19 booster vaccines for general populations
An article, published in The Lancet, discussed COVID-19 booster vaccines for general populations. Prof Azra Ghani, Chair in Infectious … read more
expert reaction to UK’s chief medical officers recommending that healthy children aged 12 to 15 are offered one dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The UK’s Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have recommended that government proceed with the vaccination of 12-15 year olds against COVID-19 … read more