Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to preprint reporting on adherence to the test, trace and isolate system in the UK
A preprint, and unpublished non peer-reviewed study posted on medRxiv, looked at adherence to the test, trace and isolate system … read more
expert reaction to latest annual childhood vaccination coverage statistics for England (2019-2020)
The NHS have released the latest annual childhood vaccination coverage statistics for England covering 2019-2020. Prof Helen Bedford, Professor … read more
expert reaction to the latest Test & Trace figures, for the week 10 – 16 September
NHS Test and Trace have released the latest figures from their work for the week 10th – 16th September. … read more
Q&A on the launch of the NHS Test and Trace App
We hosted some of the experts involved in informing and advising on the NHS Test and Trace App – which … read more
expert reaction to the latest, non-peer-reviewed data on public acceptance of a possible COVID vaccine
Data from the ongoing UCL COVID-19 Social Study looked at public acceptance of a possible COVID vaccine Prof Stephan … read more
expert reaction to latest daily cases of COVID
The government have released the latest figures for cases and deaths from COVID-19 in the UK. Dr Julian Tang, … read more
expert reaction to media reports that COVID-19 human challenge trials will take place in the UK in January
It has been reported that in January a COVID-19 challenge trial will start, in which participants are purposefully infected with … read more
expert reaction to Antarctic ice sheet and sea level rise
A study, published in Nature, looked at the Antarctic ice sheet and sea level rise. Dr Helene Hewitt, a Met … read more
expert reaction to study looking at placentas and particles which may be from air pollution
A study, published in Science of The Total Environment, looked at placentas and particles which may be from air pollution. … read more
expert reaction to statement that China is aiming for a CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060
The Chinese government have announced that they intend to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2060. Prof Piers Forster, … read more
expert reaction to the Nature Correspondence: ‘COVID-19 shows UK–EU collaborations are irreplaceable’
A correspondence piece, published in Nature, discusses UK and EU scientific collaborations in light of COVID-19. Beth Thompson, Head … read more
expert reaction to study comparing viral load of asymptomatic vs symptomatic people
A study, published in Thorax, looked at COVID-19 viral load of asymptomatic vs symptomatic people. Dr Julian Tang, Honorary Associate … read more
expert reaction to review study looking at the proportion of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 who develop symptoms
A review, published in PLOS Medicine, looked at the proportion of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 who develop symptoms. Dr Julian Tang, … read more
expert reaction to latest daily COVID-19 case numbers
The government have confirmed that there were 4,926 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 om Tuesday 22nd September 2020. Prof … read more
expert reaction to new measures to curb COVID as announced today by Boris Johnson
In a statement to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the new restrictions being put in … read more
expert reaction to open letter on COVID-19 strategy written by Prof Karol Sikora, Prof Carl Heneghan, Prof Sunetra Gupta and others
An open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister by a group of scientists calling on him to alter … read more
expert reaction to study on ‘druggable pocket’ in structure of SARS-CoV-2 virus spike
Research, published in Science, looked at a possible ‘druggable pocket’ in the structure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus spike. Prof Stephen … read more
expert reaction to pubs and restaurants closing early
It has been reported that the Prime Minister plans to announce new restrictions on pubs and restaurants, requiring them to … read more
expert reaction to Matt Hancock’s statement to parliament on ‘new measures in response to the acceleration of coronavirus’
On Monday 21st September, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave a statement to parliament outlining ‘new measures in response to … read more
expert reaction to Arctic sea ice annual minimum
It has been reported by the National Snow and Ice Data Centre, that Arctic sea ice has dropped below 4 … read more