Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to new measures to curb COVID as announced today by Boris Johnson
In a statement to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the new restrictions being put in … read more
expert reaction to open letter on COVID-19 strategy written by Prof Karol Sikora, Prof Carl Heneghan, Prof Sunetra Gupta and others
An open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister by a group of scientists calling on him to alter … read more
expert reaction to study on ‘druggable pocket’ in structure of SARS-CoV-2 virus spike
Research, published in Science, looked at a possible ‘druggable pocket’ in the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus spike. Prof Stephen … read more
expert reaction to pubs and restaurants closing early
It has been reported that the Prime Minister plans to announce new restrictions on pubs and restaurants, requiring them to … read more
expert reaction to Matt Hancock’s statement to parliament on ‘new measures in response to the acceleration of coronavirus’
On Monday 21st September, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave a statement to parliament outlining ‘new measures in response to … read more
expert reaction to Arctic sea ice annual minimum
It has been reported by the National Snow and Ice Data Centre, that Arctic sea ice has dropped below 4 … read more
expert reaction to televised address on COVID-19 situation by CSA Patrick Vallance and CMO Chris Whitty
The government Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA, and the Chief Medical Officer for England (CMO) gave a public address covering the … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates published by the government
The government have released the latest estimates of the COVID-19 R value. Dr Yuliya Kyrychko, Reader in Mathematics, University … read more
expert reaction to the latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest date from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Dr Daniel Lawson, … read more
expert reaction to the idea of a ‘circuit break’ to suppress spread of COVID in England
In interviews this morning the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, discussed the idea of a ‘circuit break’ to … read more
expert reaction to reports of government using emergency powers to allow unlicensed Covid-19 vaccination
It has been reported that the government may use emergency powers to allow an unlicensed COVID-19 vaccine to be used … read more
study measuring accuracy of 90-minute COVID-19 test, CovidNudge
A new study to be published in the Lancet Microbe assessed the sensitivity and specificity of a 90-minute COVID-19 test … read more
expert reaction to study assessing accuracy of rapid 90-minute COVID-19 test, CovidNudge
Research, published in the Lancet Microbe, has looked at the accuracy of the rapid 90-minute COVID-19 test, CovidNudge. This Roundup … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract looking at SARS-CoV-2 infections at mink farms in the Netherlands
A conference abstract, presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID), discusses … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on pet cats and dogs, their owners, and SARS-CoV-2
A conference abstracted, presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID), discusses … read more
expert reaction to unpublished conference abstract on fatigue following SARS-CoV-2 infection
A conference abstract, presented at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Conference on Coronavirus Disease (ECCVID), discusses fatigue … read more
expert reaction to latest Test & Trace figures, week 3 – 9 September
NHS Test and Trace have released the latest data for COVID-19 in the UK. Prof Sheila Bird, Formerly Programme … read more
expert reaction to doctors at BMA Annual Representative Meeting calling for ‘near-elimination’ COVID-19 policy
The British Medical Association (BMA) have called for policy that will lead to the ‘near elimination’ of COVID-19, this came at their … read more
three Cochrane Rapid Reviews of the evidence on different measures to slow spread of COVID-19: Quarantine, Travel-related control and Universal screening
This week, Cochrane published an updated special collection of systematic and rapid reviews focused on a range of public health … read more
expert reaction to announcement of proof of concept interim findings from Lilly’s BLAZE-1 antibody trial
The pharmaceutical company Lilly has announced a proof of concept from their BLAZE-1 COVID-19 antibody trial. Prof Daniel Altmann, … read more