Author Archives: Science Media Centre
new modelling study looking at effectiveness of test & trace in avoiding a second wave when schools and society reopen
A modelling paper published in the Lancet Child and Adolescent Health looked at scenarios of how well test & trace … read more
expert reaction to two papers looking at schools, test and trace, and the likelihood of a second wave
Two studies, one modelling study from the UK, one real-world study from Australia, both published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent … read more
expert reaction to analysis of clinical trial data on cholesterol lowering drugs and targets for ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
An analysis, published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, looked at clinical trial data on cholesterol lowering drugs and targets for ‘bad’ … read more
expert reaction to media reports of a government exercise looking at potential future COVID-19 pandemic scenarios and responses
It has been reported that the government have run exercises looking at potential future COVID-19 pandemic scenarios and responses. … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates published by the government and latest data from the ONS Infection Survey
The government have released the latest R number ad growth rate estimates, and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have … read more
expert reaction to new rules on household gatherings in Greater Manchester, and parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire
Rules on household gatherings have been tightened in Greater Manchester, and parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire. Prof … read more
expert reaction to the postponement of some of the planned easing of lockdown, as announced by Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has announced that some of the planned easing of lockdown in England is now postponed. Prof Robert … read more
expert reaction to first round of results from UK Biobank study on SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels across the UK and over time
The government have announced the first round of results from the UK Biobank study on SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels across the … read more
expert reaction to preprint on estimates of rate of infection and asymptomatic cases
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed paper posted on medRxiv, estimated the of rate of COVID-19 infection and asymptomatic cases. … read more
expert reaction to the 6th State of the UK Climate report
The Met Office have published their sixth annual State of the UK Climate report. Prof Richard Allan, Professor of Climate … read more
expert reaction to living systematic review on remdesivir in hospitalised severe COVID-19 patients
A study, published in the BMJ, looked at remdesivir in hospitalised severe COVID-19 patients. Prof Stephen Evans, Professor of Pharmacoepidemiology, … read more
expert reaction to The Lancet Commission 2020 report on dementia prevention, intervention and care
Researchers have conducted a Lancet Commission review into dementia prevention, intervention and care. Dr Vanessa Raymont, Senior Clinical Researcher … read more
expert reaction to latest NHS Test & Trace stats for the week 16 to 22 July, along with a policy paper on next steps and priorities, and a campaign encouraging everyone with symptoms to get a test
The government have released the latest data from the NHS Test and Trace service as well as a policy paper … read more
expert reaction to study on global sea level projections and coastal flooding over the 21st century
A study, published in Scientific Reports, looked at global sea level projections and coastal flooding over the 21st century. … read more
expert reaction to ONS comparison of all-cause mortality between European countries and regions: January to June 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released a comparison of all cause mortality between European countries and regions between … read more
expert reaction to CMOs extending the period of self-isolation to 10 days for people with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test
Chris Whitty, The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, has announced that the period of self isolation required for anyone … read more
expert reaction to Kings College and IPSOS Mori report on the wearing of face masks
Kings College London and Ipsos Mori have conducted a survey of people in the UK to gauge their attitudes to … read more
expert reaction to preprint modelling different quarantine and testing strategies for incoming travellers
A preprint, an unpublished non peer-reviewed study posted on medRxiv, modelled different quarantine and testing strategies for incoming travellers. This … read more
modelling different quarantine and testing strategies for incoming travellers to the UK
Journalist’s had the chance to hear from some of the authors of a new preprint who have modelled various quarantine … read more
expert comments on fears of a second wave of COVID-19
There has been reporting int he media and discussion about whether the UK and Europe are entering a second wave … read more