Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to updated German preprint looking at the amount of virus from those with COVID-19 in different age groups
A previously posted preprint reporting on the amount of virus from those with COVID-19 in different age groups has been … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 179 … read more
expert reaction to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children during the covid-19 pandemic in Paris
A study, published in The BMJ, looked at multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children during the covid-19 pandemic in Paris. Dr … read more
expert comments about quarantine and border measures in relation to COVID-19
Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, has outlined details about quarantine and border measures in the UK in relation to COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to ‘Expression of Concern’ on study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in COVID-19 patients
The Lancet have published an expression of concern for a study previously published into hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in COVID-19 patients. … read more
how can engineering help prevent a second wave?
One scientist has described easing lockdown as ‘lifting the lid on a boiling pan and it’s just going to bubble … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths in England and Wales up to week ending 22 May 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published their latest retrospective figures for deaths in the UK, including statistics for … read more
expert reaction to PHE review of disparities in risks and outcomes in COVID-19
Public Health England (PHE) have released their report into disparities in risks and outcomes in COVID-19. Prof Kamlesh Khunti, … read more
digest of the ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths
Once again we had three experts who kindly offered to look through the ONS stats on COVID19-related deaths which are … read more
expert reaction to review of optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19
A study, published in The Lancet, looked at ptimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of … read more
expert reaction to press release announcing results of stage 3 trial of Gilead’s antiviral remdesivir in moderate patients
A press release from the pharmaceutical company Gilead has announced results of stage 3 trial of their antiviral drug remdesivir … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 108 … read more
expert comments on UK track and trace system
Comments in response to journalists question abut the UK track and trace system. Professor Eivor Oborn, an expert on … read more
expert reaction to comments reported in the media by Prof Alberto Zangrillo about the COVID-19 virus in Italy
There have been reports regarding the potency of COVID-19 in Italy, deriving from comments made by Prof Alberto Zangrillo. … read more
expert reaction to easing of restrictions on vulnerable people shielding
The government has announced that from Monday, some vulnerable people currently shielding from COVID-19 will be allowed to go outside. … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published* the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 146 … read more
expert reaction to publication of SAGE minutes
The government has published* the first set of minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings regarding the … read more
expert reaction to Donald Trump saying the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation and directing funds towards other global public health charities
In a speech*, the US President Donald Trump said that the US will be terminating its relationship with the World … read more
expert reaction to MHRA asking providers of COVID-19 fingerprick antibody tests to temporarily stop providing this service
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that they are asking providers of COVID-19 antibody tests using … read more
expert reaction to findings of Ipsos Mori survey: Getting used to life under lockdown?
An Ipsos Mori survey, in conjunction with Kings College London, has looked at public attitudes to and actions during lockdown. … read more