Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert comment about measuring the immune antibody response to COVID-19 infection in patients
There have been questions from journalists about measuring the level of immune response to infection in patients with COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to Cochrane rapid review of effectiveness of quarantine, either alone or in combination with other public health measures, to control COVID-19
The Cochrane Library have published a rapid review of 29 studies on the effectiveness of quarantine, either alone or in … read more
expert reaction to a study looking at susceptibility of pets to the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2)
A paper, published in Science, has looked at the susceptibility of a variety of commonly domesticated animals, including cats and … read more
expert comments about oncologist Prof Karol Sikora’s tweets about how we could exit the lockdown
There have been questions from journalists about the feasibility of the exit strategy outlined by Prof Karol Sikora, an oncologist … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced the latest figures for cases (60,733) of and deaths (7,097) … read more
expert reaction to preprint on antibody responses to the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) in a group of recovered people in Shanghai
A preprint, posted on MedRxiv, reports on the antibody responses to the COVID-19 virus in a group of recovered people … read more
expert reaction to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) COVID-19 projections for the UK
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) have been producing COVID-19 projections for many countries, including the UK. … read more
expert encounter with international scientists on COVID-19
We hosted an online Expert Encounter press briefing with scientists from Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea. The scientists gave … read more
expert comment on ICU recovery data on COVID-19
There have been questions from journalists on the illness and treatment progression for patients in ICU. Prof Duncan Young, … read more
expert reaction to announcement by NHS England that they have launched a mental health hotline for staff tackling COVID-19
NHS England have announced that they are launching a mental health hotline for staff tackling COVID-19. Prof Dame Til … read more
expert reaction to today’s COVID-19 figures for number of cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced the latest figures for cases (55,242) of and deaths (6,159) … read more
expert reaction to a systematic review of prediction models for diagnosis and prognosis of COVID-19 infection
A systematic review, published in The BMJ, reports on prediction models for diagnosis and prognosis of COVID-19 infection. Comment from … read more
expert reaction to new WHO advice on use of facemasks in the context of COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued guidance on the use of facemasks in the context of COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to apparent differences in infection severity of COVID-19 in different sexes
There have been reports ad journalists questions about the severity of COVID-19 in different sexes. Prof Philip Goulder FMedSci, … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at the effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy in severe COVID-19 patients
A paper, published in PNAS, reports on effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy in severe COVID-19 patients Prof Sir Munir … read more
expert reaction to systematic review on the effectiveness of school closures during coronavirus outbreaks (including COVID-19)
A study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, reports on the effectiveness of school closures during coronavirus outbreaks … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson being admitted to ICU
Downing Street has announced that Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital. Professor Mike … read more
expert reaction to latest UK numbers for COVID cases and deaths, including deaths reaching 5000
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced the latest figures for cases (51,608) of and deaths (5,373) … read more
expert reaction to preprint on COVID-19, high blood pressure, and high blood pressure drugs
A preprint, posted to MedRxiv, reports on COVID-19, high blood pressure, and high blood pressure drugs. Prof Stephen Evans, … read more
expert reaction to a preprint about facemask effectiveness
A preprint, posted on MedRxiv, reports on the effectiveness of facemasks. Dr Michael Head, Senior Research Fellow in Global Health, … read more