Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to daily recorded COVID-19 deaths, Monday 13th July
The government have released the latest daily figures for deaths from COVID-19 in the UK. Prof James Naismith FRS … read more
expert reaction to study on llama-derived neutralising nanobodies to SARS-CoV-2 in cell culture
A study, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, looked llama-derived neutralising nanobodies to SARS-CoV-2 in cell culture. Prof … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the immune response to COVID-19’s spike protein
A study, published in Nature Medicine, looked at the immune response to COVID-19’s spike protein. Dr Al Edwards, School … read more
expert reaction to preprint on the duration of antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection
A preprint, an unpublished non peer reviewed paper posted on medRxiv, looked at the duration of antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 … read more
expert reaction to ministers’ statements on facemasks in shops
There has been continued discussion in the media about ministers statements on whether facemasks will become required in shops in … read more
expert reaction to reported comments from Boris Johnson that they are looking at ways of making sure people wear face coverings in shops
It has been reported that the government are looking at making facemasks compulsory for people when in shops. Dr … read more
expert reaction to Gilead presenting additional data in a press release about remdesivir and COVID-19, including data on deaths
The pharmaceutical company Gilead have released additional data about the drug remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19, including data on … read more
expert reaction to study looking at blood sugar level and death in hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Wuhan
Research, published in Diabetologia, looked at blood sugar level and death in hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Wuhan. Prof Naveed … read more
expert reaction to travellers arriving in the UK from 75 countries no longer having to self-isolate for two weeks
The government have announced that travellers from a list of 75 countries will no longer have to self isolate for … read more
expert reaction to latest estimates from the government of R and growth rates nationally and regionally
The government have released the latest estimates for the COVID-19 R value and growth rates nationally and regionally across the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at BCG vaccination programmes and COVID-19 deaths in different countries
A study, published in PNAS, looked at BCG vaccination programmes and COVID-19 deaths in different countries. Prof Ben Neuman, Chair … read more
meet the medics who will share in £8million funding to research short and long term health issues for patients hospitalised with COVID
On Sunday Matt Hancock announced the launch of a major £8.4 million research study into the long-term health effects of … read more
expert reaction to study on aerosol boxes (used to protect healthcare workers) and exposure to airborne particles
A study, published in Anaesthesia, has looked at aerosol boxes (used to protect healthcare workers) and exposure to airborne particles. … read more
expert reaction to further easing of lockdown, as announced at today’s govt press conference
At a government press conference today they announced that there will be further easing of lockdown in England. Dr … read more
expert reaction to ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest figures from their COVID-19 Infection Survey. Dr Daniel Lawson, … read more
expert reaction to reports that Hillingdon hospital has closed to emergency ambulances and emergency admissions due to some staff COVID-19 cases and some staff self-isolating
There have been reports that Hillingdon hospital has closed to emergency ambulances and emergency admissions due to some staff COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to the announcement of the “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced the “Eat Out To Help Out” scheme to encourage the public … read more
expert reaction to head-to-head evaluation of four commercially available antibody tests, carried out by PHE Porton Down, University of Oxford and Oxford University Hospitals
Public Health England (PHE) an Oxford University have conducted an evaluation of four commercially available antibody tests for COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to paper from OpenSAFELY platform quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID19-related death
A report, published by Nature (previously posted as a preprint in May), quantifying clinical and demographic risk factors for COVID-19 related … read more
expert reaction to reports that the WHO have said airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 cannot be ruled out in crowded, closed or poorly ventilated settings
It has been reported that the World Health Organisation (WHO) have said airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 cannot be ruled out … read more