Author Archives: Science Media Centre
digest of the ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths
Once again we had three experts who kindly offered to look through the ONS stats on COVID19-related deaths which are … read more
expert reaction to review of optimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of COVID-19
A study, published in The Lancet, looked at ptimal physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent spread of … read more
expert reaction to press release announcing results of stage 3 trial of Gilead’s antiviral remdesivir in moderate patients
A press release from the pharmaceutical company Gilead has announced results of stage 3 trial of their antiviral drug remdesivir … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 108 … read more
expert comments on UK track and trace system
Comments in response to journalists question abut the UK track and trace system. Professor Eivor Oborn, an expert on … read more
expert reaction to comments reported in the media by Prof Alberto Zangrillo about the COVID-19 virus in Italy
There have been reports regarding the potency of COVID-19 in Italy, deriving from comments made by Prof Alberto Zangrillo. … read more
expert reaction to easing of restrictions on vulnerable people shielding
The government has announced that from Monday, some vulnerable people currently shielding from COVID-19 will be allowed to go outside. … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published* the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 146 … read more
expert reaction to publication of SAGE minutes
The government has published* the first set of minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings regarding the … read more
expert reaction to Donald Trump saying the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation and directing funds towards other global public health charities
In a speech*, the US President Donald Trump said that the US will be terminating its relationship with the World … read more
expert reaction to MHRA asking providers of COVID-19 fingerprick antibody tests to temporarily stop providing this service
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that they are asking providers of COVID-19 antibody tests using … read more
expert reaction to findings of Ipsos Mori survey: Getting used to life under lockdown?
An Ipsos Mori survey, in conjunction with Kings College London, has looked at public attitudes to and actions during lockdown. … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 149 … read more
expert reaction a review and a case study looking at neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 disease and other coronaviruses
A review, published in JAMA Neurology, looked at neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 disease and other coronaviruses. Prof David Werring, Professor … read more
the possibility of a COVID-19 second wave
As lockdown is relaxed and shops, schools etc start to reopen, the potential for transmission of the virus increases. Scientists … read more
ask the experts – SMC background briefing on testing
Testing has been at the heart of the national strategy to tackle Covid-19. But after 2 months do any of … read more
expert reaction to report from UCL looking at COVID-19 and social factors including compliance with government measures, and mental health
A report, posted by University College London (UCL), looked at OVID-19 and social factors including compliance with government measures, and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at face masks in the home
A study, published in BMJ Global Health, looks at face masks use in the home. Dr Antonio Lazzarino, Department … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 185 … read more
expert reaction to ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey pilot
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published the data from their Infection Survey pilot study, looking at COVID-19 in … read more