Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths in England and Wales up to week ending 22 May 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published their latest retrospective figures for deaths in the UK, including statistics for … read more
expert reaction to PHE review of disparities in risks and outcomes in COVID-19
Public Health England (PHE) have released their report into disparities in risks and outcomes in COVID-19. Prof Kamlesh Khunti, … read more
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