Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Scotland study on living with children and COVID-19 risk in adults
A study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood led by the University of Glasgow, in partnership with Public … read more
OpenSAFELY updated data on living with children and COVID-19 outcomes in adults
OpenSAFELY is a platform which analyses existing NHS electronic health records to look for patterns in patients who are hospitalised … read more
expert reaction to study from the OpenSAFELY platform looking at risks of COVID-19 infection and outcomes in adults who do and don’t live with children
A study from the OpenSAFELY platform published in the BMJ looks at COVID-19 risk for adults living with and without … read more
expert reaction to announcement from EMA on Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) have concluded that the benefits of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine still outweigh the risks despite … read more
expert comment on psychology of response to vaccine news
A comment from Professor Stephan Lewandowsky on the psychology of decisions to suspend vaccinations. Professor Stephan Lewandowsky, Chair in … read more
expert reaction to MHRA statement on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots
The UK regulator has released a statement following suspensions of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by some countries over suspected blood … read more
expert reaction to statistics for rapid asymptomatic testing in schools in England between 4 March to 10 March 2021
The first set of statistics on lateral flow device (LFD) testing conducted in education settings in England have been published … read more
expert reaction to observational study on electronic media use in 5 year olds and psychosocial symptoms
An observational study published in BMJ Open looks at extensive electronic media use in five-year-olds and risk of emotional and … read more
expert reaction to NHS reporting reduced vaccine supply in April
In a letter to local health organisations the NHS has warned of a significant reduction in COVID-19 vaccine supply in … read more
expert reaction to creating human blastocyst-like structures in a dish
Two studies published in Nature report two different methods to produce human blastocyst-like structures in the lab. Dr Teresa … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at cryptorchidism in France and the local geographical environment
A study, published in Human Reproduction, looked at cryptorchidism in France and the local geographical environment. Prof Ieuan Hughes, Emeritus … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS data on deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 5 March 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 latest data on antibodies 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 … read more
expert reaction to some European countries pausing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of blood clotting
A series of European countries have paused their roll out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Dr Pauline Paterson, Assistant … read more
expert reaction to news that Germany has halted vaccinations with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
It has been reported that Germany have now halted the administration of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following reports of adverse … read more
expert reaction to a report from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee about Government data transparency during the COVID-19 pandemic
The House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee have published a report calling for improved data transparency in … read more
expert reaction to reports that Ireland has suspended the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
There have been reports that the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been suspended in the Republic of Ireland … read more
expert reaction to observational study on transmission of COVID-19 in households of vaccinated healthcare workers
Public Health Scotland (PHS) have published an observational study on the transmission of COVID-19 in households of vaccinated healthcare workers. … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates estimates, as published by the government
The government have published the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R number and growth rates. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … 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, … read more