Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to latest reported hospital deaths in England from COVID-19
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 332 deaths since … read more
expert comments on Wales extending most lockdown measures for three weeks but allowing exercise more than once a day and garden centres can reopen
The Welsh government have announced that most lockdown measures will be extended for another three weeks although excercise will be … read more
expert reaction to study looking at use of arthritis drug anakinra in hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19
A study, published in The Lancet Rheumatology, looks at the use of arthritis drug anakinra to treat hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to preprint looking at factors associated with COVID19-related hospital deaths using the OpenSAFELY platform
A pre-print, not a published or peer-reviewed paper uploaded to medRxiv, looks at factors associated with COVID-19 related hospital deaths … read more
expert reaction to comment by Prof John Edmunds at a Science and Technology Select Committee session that the R number in the UK is higher than it was two weeks ago
Prof John Edmunds, Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), commented at a … read more
expert comments on when to ease the lockdown restrictions in the UK
Some comments on easing the lockdown in the UK after many newspapers led with the story today. This comment … read more
expert reaction to a study about SARS-CoV-2 in semen
A study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on the SARS-CoV-2 virus in semen. Prof Allan Pacey, Professor of … 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 – an additional 383 deaths since … read more
expert comment more generally on studies that look at the genome of SARS-CoV-2
A general comment on studies looking at the genome of SARS-CoV-2 in response to the number recently released. Prof … read more
the OpenSAFELY platform: using electronic health records to identify factors associated with COVID-19 hospital death
What risk factors are associated with dying from COVID-19? We’ve heard about certain underlying conditions and comorbidities that seem to … read more
who makes sure NHS research capacity is focused on the most important studies and how?
Over the last few weeks, there have been numerous announcements about research into COVID-19: drugs, diagnostics, vaccines and beyond. But … read more
expert reaction to ONS figures on ethnicity and COVID-19 death
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published new figures detailing COVID-19 related deaths by ethnic group. Prof Kevin … read more
expert reaction to research suggesting androgen-deprivation therapies for prostate cancer may protect against COVID-19
Research, published in Annals of Oncology, reports that androgen-deprivation therapies for prostate cancer may protect against COVID-19. Prof Richard Martin, … read more