Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to an urgent alert has been issued to doctors about a serious coronavirus-related condition in children
An urgent alert has been issued to doctors by the Paediatric Intensive Care Society (PICSUK) regarding a serious coronavirus-related condition … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) a have announced the latest reported figures for cases of COVID-19 (152,840) … read more
expert reaction to WHO clarification of their statement on 26/04/20 about immunity passports
The WHO has made statements and clarified their position on COVID-19 immunity passports and antibody tests. Professor Sylvia Richardson, … read more
expert reaction to today’s COVID figures
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 711 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to reports in the media about SAGE
There have been reports in the media about the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) after the Chief Medical Officer, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at presymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus transmission in a nursing home in the US
A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has looked at the presymptomatic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a nursing … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at cardiac abnormalities in patients with COVID-19 treated with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin
A paper, published in Nature Medicine, examines cardiac abnormalities in COVID-19 patients treated with the drugs hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. Prof … read more
expert comment about COVID-19 and ‘excess deaths’ in the week ending April 10th
Comment about COVID-19 and ‘excess deaths’ in the week ending April 10th. Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter, Chair, Winton Centre … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on deaths and cases in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have announced the latest reported figures for cases of … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at mental health in children under lockdown in Hubei in China
Research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports on the mental health in children under lockdown in Hubei in China. Prof David … read more
expert reaction to report 16 from the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London on the role of testing in COVID-19 control
The MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London, has published a report on the role of … read more
expert reaction to comments from the US acting homeland security under-secretary for science and technology, William Bryan, about the effects of sunlight, temperature, humidity and bleach on the coronavirus; and questions from Donald Trump about disinfectant and injections
At a White House press conference the US acting homeland security under-secretary for science and technology, William Bryan, made comments … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the drugs lopinavir/ritonavir or arbidol to treat-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults
A study, published in the journal Cell Med, reports on the drugs lopinavir/ritonavir or arbidol to treat-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults. … read more
expert reaction to new draft data on remdesivir in COVID-19 patients
As reported by Stat News and the FT, new data on a trial of remdesivir in COVID-19 patients became available … read more
expert reaction to comments made at today’s daily COVID-19 press conference around testing initiatives (Thursday 23 April)
The Number 10 press conference on Thursday 23rd April, included the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, the Government Chief Scientific Add … read more
expert reaction to latest COVID-19 figures
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have announced the latest reported figures for cases of … read more
expert reaction to changing case definitions of COVID-19 in China and effect on epidemic curve and case figures
A study, published in Lancet Public Health, reports on the changing case definitions of COVID-19 in China and effect on epidemic … read more
expert reaction to announcement of virus infection and antibody test study in some households in England
The UK government has announced a virus infection and antibody test study in some households in England. Sir Jeremy … read more
expert reaction to paper modelling impact of population-wide interventions in Italy on COVID-19 epidemic
A study, published in Nature Medicine, reports modelling of the impact of population-wide interventions in Italy on COVID-19 epidemic. … read more
expert reaction to systematic review of COVID-19 in children
A systematic review, published in JAMA Paediatrics, has looked at cases of COVID-19 in children which led to hospitalisation. Dr … read more