Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to BBC news report that the Joint Biosecurity Centre is to take a more prominent role in co-ordinating the response to Covid-19, and SAGE will meet less often
It has been reported that the new Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) will soon take on a more prominent role in … read more
expert reaction to reports that a man previously diagnosed with HIV has maintained long term remission
The findings, presented at the International AIDS Society conference (and currently not available as a study), report that, after treatment … read more
expert reaction to study looking at neurological complications of Covid-19
Research, published in the journal Brain, looked at the neurological complications of Covid-19. Dr Ben Turner, Consultant Neurologist and Honorary … read more
expert reaction to the Independent SAGE Report 7 on elimination of the virus from the UK
The Independent SAGE group have published their 7th report, this time into the elimination of the COVID virus from the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at statins and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US veterans 75 years and older
Research, published in JAMA, looked at statins and all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US veterans 75 years and older. Prof Peter … read more
expert reaction to study looking at when global temperatures might respond to mitigation efforts
A study, published in Nature Communications, looked at when global temperatures might respond to mitigation efforts. Prof Grant Allen, Professor … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Spain
A study, published in The Lancet, looked at the prevalence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Spain. Prof Eleanor Riley, … read more
expert reaction to systematic review of prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety
A study, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, looked at prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety. Prof … read more
expert reaction to commentary about potential airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
A commentary piece, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, discusses the potential airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Two comments below … read more
expert reaction to reports of a case of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia
There have been reports of a case of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia. Prof Jimmy Whitworth, Professor of International … read more
hospital acquisition of COVID-19 and its control
While hospital transmission of COVID-19 has been limited or eliminated in some countries, in England and elsewhere it has caused … read more
expert reaction to government no longer requiring passengers arriving from several countries and territories to self-isolate on arrival into England, from 10th July
The government have announced that from the 10th July passengers arriving from several countries and territories will no longer be … read more
expert reaction to the latest estimate of R and growth rates
The government have released the latest estimate s for the COVID-19 R value in the UK. Dr Yuliya Kyrychko, … read more
expert reaction to first results from the Vivaldi study looking at COVID-19 infections care homes
The Vivaldi study, from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), has looked at COVID-19 infections care homes and released the … read more
expert reaction to paper tracking mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus with possible implications for infectiousness
A study, published in Cell, looked at mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus with possible implications for infectiousness. Dr Erik … read more
expert comments about COVID-19 death data released daily on GOV.UK
Expert comments from statisticians about the COVID-19 death data released daily by the government on their website. Prof Carl … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS Infection Survey data
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey for England and Wales. … read more
expert reaction to the latest statistics from NHS Test and Trace in England, 18 – 24 June
The government have released the latest statistics for the NHS Test and Trace programme in England, covering the 18th – … read more
what should press officers advise on preprints during a pandemic?
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to the government’s newly published guidance on reopening schools in September
The government have released new guidance for schools reopening in September. Dr Sarah Lewis, Senior Lecturer in Genetic Epidemiology, … read more