Author Archives: Science Media Centre
digest of the ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths
Back by popular demand, we hosted three experts who looked through the new batch of ONS stats on numbers of … read more
could segmenting and shielding form part of an exit strategy when the time is right to leave lockdown?
How best can we protect the most vulnerable and reduce the chance of a second wave of COVID-19 if lockdown … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS weekly COVID-19 stats
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest retrospective stats for deaths involving COVID-19 in the UK. … read more
response to reports of comments from Andrea Ammon of the ECDC
Prof Paul Hunter sent us this comment in response to media reports of comments from Andrea Ammon yesterday [Monday 4th … read more
expert reaction to Imperial study modelling the effect of Italy’s lockdown on transmission
A study from Imperial College London, has modelled the effect of Italy’s lockdown on COVID-19 transmission. Dr Thomas House, … read more
expert reaction to preprint modelling of segmenting and shielding scenarios to exit lockdown
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have produced a preprint report on the modelling of segmenting and shielding scenarios to … read more
expert reaction to report of a COVID-19 case in France in December 2019
A report, published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, looked at COVID-19 in France in Late December 2019. … read more
expert reaction to NHS contact tracing app after more info was given on it today
The Government have released more details of the NHS contact tracing app. Dr Natalie Banner, Understanding Patient Data Lead, … read more
expert commentary: reflections on COVID-19 so far
The below, written by Dr Gail Carson, is not in response to any specific developments directly but rather her thoughts … read more
expert reaction to publications of membership of SAGE and related subgroups
The Government has published a list of members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE). Polly Roy, Professor … read more
expert reaction to a paper reporting on a human monoclonal antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 (and SARS-CoV) in cell culture
A study, published in Nature Communications, reports on a human monoclonal antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 (and SARS-CoV) in cell culture. … read more
the NHS app and how it can help
The SMC was asked to run a briefing for science, health and tech journalists about the new NHSX app being … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 204 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to review of evidence on face masks and face coverings by the Royal Society DELVE Initiative
The DELVE Initiative, from the Royal Society, has conducted a review of evidence surrounding the use of face masks and … read more
expert comments about UK’s number of COVID19-related deaths approaching Italy’s number of COVID19-related deaths
There have been questions from journalist regarding the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the UK nearing that of Italy. … read more
does COVID-19 need a different kind of journalism?
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to the news that the NHS contact tracing app is to be piloted on the Isle of Wight
Transport secretary Grant Shapps mentioned the plan in an interview on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show yesterday (Sunday 3rd May). … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths in hospitals in England involving COVID-19
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 327 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to daily figures for reported hospital deaths due to COVID-19 in England
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 370 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to news the FDA has provided Emergency Use Authorisation of the drug remdesivir for hospitalised patients with COVID-19
The US Food and Drug Administration has provided Emergency Use Authorisation for the drug remdesivir to be used on hospitalised … read more