Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed report, has modelled the likely impact of precautionary breaks (planned, limited duration circuit breaks) … read more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
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