Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to a pet cat in the UK testing positive for SARS-CoV-2
There have been articles and press releases which report a domestic cat in the UK has tested positive for the … read more
expert reaction to new quarantine measures for travellers from Spain and whether there is second wave of COVID-19 occurring there
There have been reports of new quarantine measures for travellers returning to the UK from Spain, and also as to … read more
Q&A on the PHE report on excess weight and COVID
Dial in for a Q&A with two reviewers of the PHE report on excess weight and COVID-19. Speakers will … read more
expert reaction to PHE report on excess weight and COVID-19
Public Health England (PHE) have released a report on the relationship between excess weight and COVID-19. This Roundup accompanied an … read more
expert reaction to review study looking at whether evidence suggests face coverings could lead to a false sense of security
A study, published in BMJ Analysis, looked at whether evidence suggests face coverings could lead to a false sense of security. … read more
expert reaction to latest R number and growth rates estimates
The government have released the latest estimated values for the COVID-19 R number for the UK and regionally. Dr … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a large-scale screen of potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs
A study, published in Nature, looked at a large-scale screen of potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs. Dr Stephen Griffin, Associate Professor … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS report on deaths involving COVID-19 by local area and socioeconomic deprivation
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest report on deaths involving COVID-19 by local area and socioeconomic … read more
expert reaction to video case study on homemade face coverings making comments about how many layers they need to curb COVID-19 spread
A case study, published in Thorax, made comments on homemade face coverings and how many layers they need to curb COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mothers with COVID-19 and their babies
A study, published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, looked at mothers with COVID-19 and their babies. Prof … read more
expert reaction to paper modelling global plastic cycles and the impact of different interventions
A study, published in Science, modelled global plastic cycles and the impact of different interventions. Dr Alice Horton, Anthropogenic Contaminants … read more
expert reaction to latest statistics from NHS Test and Trace in England
NHS Test and Trace have released the latest figures for England covering the 9th to 15th of July 2020. … read more
expert reaction to new guidance on face coverings in England
The department of Health have issued new guidance on face coverings in England. Dr David Strain, Senior Clinical Lecturer, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the IL-1 receptor antagonist, anakinra, and outcomes in 22 patients with advanced-stage COVID-19-associated pneumonia
Research, published in PNAS, looked at the IL-1 receptor antagonist, anakinra, and outcomes in 22 patients with advanced-stage COVID-19-associated pneumonia. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at TV watching time and health outcomes
An observational study, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, has looked at possible associations between television viewing time and poor health outcomes. … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at weather and COVID-19
A paper, published in Environmental and Resource Economics, has looked at the possibility of links between the weather and the spread … read more
expert reaction to study looking at neutralising antibodies directed to multiple epitopes on SARS-CoV-2 spike
A study, published in Nature, has looked at neutralising antibodies produced by COVID-19 patients and their potency. Prof Eleanor Riley, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at Interleukin 7 immunotherapy and lymphocyte counts in a group of patients with severe COVID-19
A paper, published in JAMA Network Open, has looked at the lymphocyte counts of a group of patients with severe COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to announcement by DEFRA that bovine TB vaccine trials have been given approval to start in England and Wales
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced that approval has been given for bovine TB vaccine … read more
expert reaction to study looking at mental health, lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK
A study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, has looked at the effects on mental health of lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic … read more