Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to announcement that remdesivir will be available to some patients via the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS)
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced that remdesivir will be available to some patients via the … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths in England and Wales up to week ending 15 May 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data for deaths in England an Wales, including deaths from … read more
expert reaction to WHO temporarily suspending a trial into hydroxychloroquine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced the temporary suspension of a trial into hydroxychloroquine. Prof Peter Horby, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study on COVID-19 and a faulty gene linked to dementia
A study, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, reports on COVID-19 and a faulty gene linked to dementia. … read more
expert reaction to Dominic Cummings’ statements
Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister’s chief adviser, made a statement at downing street today regarding his movement between London and … 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 59 … 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 147 … read more
expert comment on the 3rd report of the Co-SPACE study tracking young people’s mental health during COVID-19
Prof Cathy Creswell, professor of developmental clinical psychology at the University of Oxford, has sent the below quote about the 3rd … 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 157 … read more
expert reaction to preliminary report of the trial of remdesivir in patients hospitalised with COVID-19
A report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on a trial of remdesivir in patients hospitalised … read more
expert reaction to study looking at placentas from COVID19-positive pregnant women
A study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology, looked at placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women. Prof Marian Knight, Professor … read more
expert reaction to SAGE evidence published on relaxing school closures
The government have published evidence considered by SAGE, ‘Interdisciplinary Task and Finish Group on the Role of Children in Transmission: … 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 121 … read more
expert reaction to latest R number published by government, the range being 0.7-1
The government have announced that the R number for COVID-19 in the UK is now between 0.7 and 1. … read more
expert reaction to the alternative SAGE committee’s report on schools
The alternative, or ‘Independent SAGE’, group have released a report on COVID-19 and the reopening of schools. Dr Thomas … read more
expert reaction to study on PCR testing results from 60 people after clinical recovery from COVID-19
A study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports PCR testing results from 60 people after clinical recovery from COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to observational study looking at chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients
A study, published in the Lancet, reports on chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients. Dr Stephen Griffin, Associate Professor in … read more
expert reaction to systematic review preprint looking at susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents compared with adults
A systematic review preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study, looking at susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents compared … read more
large UCL-led review of screening studies delivers evidence on whether children get the virus more or less than adults
Children and young people appear to be less likely to catch SARS-CoV-19 than adults according to new research, but evidence … read more
expert reaction to preprint looking at mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, finding no evidence for increased transmissibility
A preprint, an unpublished non-peer reviewed study posted on bioRxiv, looked at mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and found no … read more