Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the ONS infection survey for the UK
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Asian ethnicity and risk of COVID-19-associated stroke
A study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at a possible link between Asian ethnicity and … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece suggesting governments should consider incentivising people to get a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available, such as by paying them
An opinion piece published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggests governments should consider incentivising people to get a COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to study of Food System Emissions and Climate Change Targets
A study published in Science looks at the effect of food production emissions on our ability to achieve climate change … read more
expert reaction to study looking at antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults
A study published in Nature Immunology compares antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in children and adults. Prof Eleanor Riley, Professor … read more
expert reaction to news report on mink being culled in Denmark due to fears of a new SARS-CoV-2 mutations
It has been announced that Denmark plans to cull its mink population of up to 17 million after reports that … read more
expert reaction to latest Test & Trace figures for the week 22-28 October
The government have released the latest statistics from the COVID-19 Test and Trace system. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
expert reaction to updated guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
The government have released new guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS release on deaths registered in England and Wales, provisional: week ending 23 October 2020 (published yesterday)
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 study looking at delays in cancer treatment and risk of death
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the BMJ looks at mortality due to cancer treatment delay. Prof Clare … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and COVID-19 mortality
A study published in Science Advances looks at exposure to air pollution and COVID-19 mortality in the United States. … read more
expert reaction to latest COVID-19 nowcast and forecast data from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at University of Cambridge
The MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge have released their latest nowcast and forecast of COVID-19. Prof … read more
OpenSAFELY preprint on living with children and COVID-19 outcomes
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 preprint from the OpenSAFELY platform looking at living with children and COVID-19 outcomes
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, from the OpenSAFELY platform, looks at the association between living with children and … read more
expert reaction to announcement that everyone in Liverpool will be regularly tested for coronavirus
The Prime Minister has announced a new whole city testing approach to launch in Liverpool from Friday. Dr Flavio … read more
expert comment about one of the graphs shown at the Downing Street press conference on Saturday, modelling a reasonable worst case planning scenario
During the Downing Street Press Conference on Saturday, a graph was shown that modelled a reasonable worst case planning scenario, … read more
T-cell responses against SARS-CoV-2 in non-hospitalised individuals
Recent studies looking at the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 have raised concerns that immune responses following natural infection may not … read more
expert reaction to preprint looking at cellular responses six months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a group of non-hospitalised individuals
A preprint, an un-published non-peer reviewed paper, looks at cellular responses six months after SARS-CoV-2 infection in a group of … read more
expert reaction to a report from the Institute of Global Change with Tony Blair commenting on therapeutic drugs being used to treat all coronavirus patients in hospital at serious risk of illness
A report has been posted by the Institute of Global Change in which Tony Blair comments on therapeutic drugs being … read more
expert reaction to Prime Minister’s announcement of a new national lockdown for England to come in to place from next Thursday until 2nd December
The government have announced new lockdown restrictions for England, which they plan to implement from next Thursday, to help slow … read more