Author Archives: Science Media Centre
rare syndrome in children associated with COVID-19 – what do we know?
Current evidence suggests that most children who have a COVID-19 infection are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms. However, recently … read more
expert reaction to study estimating excess deaths over one year directly or indirectly related to COVID-19 based on underlying health conditions and age of UK population, and making comments on the effect of easing the lockdown
A study, published in the Lancet, reports estimates excess deaths over one year directly or indirectly related to COVID-19 based on … 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 350 … read more
expert reaction to study screening healthcare workers for COVID-19
A study, published by eLife, reports on screening healthcare workers for COVID-19. Prof Ashley Woodcock, Professor of Respiratory Medicine … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS stats on deaths in England and Wales in week ending 1 May
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest figures on deaths in England and Wales from COVID-19. … read more
digest of the ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths
Once again, David, Carl and Jason kindly offered to analyse the newly released ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths from the … read more
expert reaction to first data from the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey pilot, estimating numbers of people currently testing positive (swab ‘have-you-got-it’ test)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey pilot, estimating numbers of people currently … read more
expert reaction to preprint looking at characteristics and outcomes of pregnant women hospitalised with COVID-19
A preprint, a non published paper posted by the University of Oxford, looked at characteristics and outcomes of pregnant women … read more
expert reaction to the Government’s new guidance for easing lockdown
The Government have released their 60 page strategy for easing COVID-19 lockdown measures. On the whole document Prof Paul … 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 209 … read more
expert reaction to study looking at possibility of using real-time tracking of self-reported symptoms to predict potential COVID-19 without testing
Research, published in Nature Medicine, reports on the possibility of using real-time tracking of self-reported symptoms to predict potential COVID-19 without … read more
expert reaction to new ONS analysis looking at deaths related to COVID-19 and occupation
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released new data and analysis looking at deaths related to COVID-19 and occupation. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the ACE2 enzyme in men and women with heart failure, some of whom were taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, and making suggestions about sex differences in COVID-19
A study, published in the European Heart Journal, has looked at the ACE2 enzyme in men and women whilst investigating … read more
expert reaction to Boris Johnson’s speech
Boris Johnson has announced the Governments strategy for reducing lockdown measures in the UK. Dr James Gill, Honorary Clinical … read more
expert reaction to today’s COVID figures (UK and NHS England)
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 178 … read more
expert anticipation of Boris Johnson’s speech this evening
There have been reports in the media of what Boris Johnson is expected to say in his address to the … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 deaths in England
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 207 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to quarantining arrivals to the UK by air for 14 days, as has been reported in numerous news outlets today
It has been reported that the UK government plan to advise passengers arriving at UK airports to self quarantine for … read more
expert reaction to initial research findings on the impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of young people aged 13 to 24 in the UK
Researchers, from the University of Sheffield, have produced a report into the impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of young … read more
expert reaction to a study about a phase 2 trial of a triple antiviral drug combination treatment for COVID-19
A study, published in The Lancet, has looked at the efficacy of a triple anti-viral drug combination treatment for COVID-19. … read more