Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at microplastics and infant feeding bottles
A study, published in Nature Food, looked at microplastics and infant feeding bottles. Dr Fay Couceiro, Senior Research Fellow … read more
expert reaction to Wales entering a national lockdown from Friday 23 October until Monday 9 November
It has been announced that Wales will enter a second national lockdown from Friday 23rd October in order to control … read more
expert reaction to ONS data on deaths in private homes in England and Wales, registered from 28 December 2019 to 11 September 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data on deaths in private homes in England and Wales, … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rate estimates published by the government
The government have released the latest estimates for the COVID-19 growth rate and R value. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … 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 on COVID-19 from their Infection Survey. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to preprint from the WHO Solidarity Trial on effectiveness of repurposed drugs for treating COVID-19
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed study, from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and reported by the FT, looked at … read more
expert reaction to study looking at smoking and vaping in pregnancy and infant behaviour
A study, published in EClinicalMedicine, has looked at smoking and vaping in pregnancy and infant behaviour. Prof Jamie Brown, Professor … read more
expert reaction to latest Test and Trace Figures for England for the week 1 to 7 October
The government have released the latest COVID-19 test and trace figures for England. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus Professor of … read more
NIHR launches dynamic themed review on long COVID
The National Institute for Health Research has published its dynamic themed review on what is commonly called ‘long COVID’. Comprising … read more
expert reaction to preprint modelling likely impact of precautionary breaks (planned, limited duration circuit breaks) on the prevalence of COVID-19
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed report, has modelled the likely impact of precautionary breaks (planned, limited duration circuit breaks) … read more
preprint on planned, limited circuit breaks and COVID-19
Scientists from the University of Warwick and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have done a study modelling … read more
expert reaction to a Cochrane review of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, as published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020
A review, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020I, looked at the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. … read more
impact of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic on total mortality in 21 countries
Throughout the pandemic we’ve heard some politicians and experts reject comparisons of the impact of COVID-19 on different countries based … read more
expert reaction to study looking at excess deaths during the COVID-19 first wave in 21 countries
A study, published in Nature Medicine, looked at excess deaths during the COVID-19 first wave in 21 countries. This Roundup … read more
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