Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Keir Starmer calling for a 2-3 week circuit break in England
The Labour party leader Keir Starmer has called for a 2-3 week circuit break in England to help address the … read more
expert reaction to new advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable
The government have released new advice for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. Dr David Strain, Senior … read more
expert reaction to reports that Johnson & Johnson trial of COVID-19 vaccine has been paused due to illness in one participant
It has been reported that the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson have paused the trial of their COVID-19 vaccine due … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths registered in England and Wales for the week ending 2 October
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data for deaths in England and Wales, including deaths from … read more
expert reaction to SAGE documents published last night summarising the effectiveness and harms of different non-pharmaceutical interventions
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) have released the latest batch of minute sand documents. Prof Paul Hunter, … read more
expert reaction to latest report nowcasting and forecasting COVID-19 from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge
A report, from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge, with the latest nowcasting and forecasting of COVID-19 in … read more
expert reaction to study presenting genomic evidence for a case of re-infection with COVID-19 in the US
A study, published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases, looked at genomic evidence for a case of re-infection with COVID-19 in … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson outlining proposed new three-tier alert system and what the measures will be
In a statement to the house of commons the Prime Minister outlined a proposed new three-tier system of COVID-19 alert … read more
expert reaction to science briefing given by Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, Prof Stephen Powis and Dr Jane Eddleston
At a televised briefing from Number 10. the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, National Medical Director of NHS England, and the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus can last on surfaces in the dark and at different temperatures
A study, published in the Virology Journal, looked at how long the SARS-CoV-2 virus can last on surfaces in the … read more
the impact of COVID-19 on cancer
This briefing provided the opportunity for journalists to hear from experts about the impact COVID-19 has had on the screening, … read more
new projects to tackle the effects of COVID-19 on mental health in children and young people
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions appear to have had a negative effect on the mental health of the nation, … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rate estimates published by the government
The government have published their latest estimates for the COVID-19 growth rate and R value. Dr Yuliya Kyrychko, Reader … read more
expert reaction to latest data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from there Covid-19 Infection Survey. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary … read more
expert reaction to preprint with the latest data from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 spread 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
updated latest results from the REACT-1 study on COVID-19 spread across England
Last week we heard from the REACT-1 scientists with interim results from their latest set of data – this week … read more
expert reaction to study investigating a rapid point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 virus test, QIA-stat-Dx POCT, in a hospital
A study, published in the Lancet Respiratory Medicine, looked at a rapid point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 virus test, QIA-stat-Dx POCT, in a … read more
expert reaction to the UK recording 17,540 coronavirus cases today (Thurs 8th Oct)
The government have released the latest figures for positive COVID-19 tests in the UK. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary Associate … read more
expert reaction to ONS data comparing deaths from COVID with deaths from flu and pneumonia
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released new data comparing deaths from COVID-19 with deaths from flu and pneumonia. … read more
expert reaction to latest Test & Trace figures for the week 24-30 September
The government have released the latest figures from the COVID-19 Test and Trace programme. Prof James Naismith FRS FRSE … read more