Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to analysis in the Financial Times suggesting COVID-19 may have already caused 41,000 deaths in the UK
The Financial Times have published some in-house analysis* suggesting that COVID-19 may have already caused 41,000 deaths in the UK. … read more
expert comment on COVID-19 vaccine development
There have been questions from journalists about vaccine trials and the global race to produce a vaccine for COVID-19. … read more
expert comment on use of facemasks in public settings
There has been continued discussion in the media about the use of facemasks in public settings to help counter the … read more
expert reaction to WMO press release on Earth Day, the impacts of COVID-19 and the final report on Global Climate 2015-2019
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have released their final report on Global Climate 2015-2019. Dr Anna Jones, a climate … read more
expert reaction to Copernicus European State of the Climate Report
The Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) have released their European State of the Climate Report. Dr Paulo Ceppi, Lecturer in … read more
expert reaction to paper commenting on COVID-19 risk in people aged 60 to 69
Research, published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, reports on COVID-19 risk in people aged 60 to … read more
expert reaction to today’s reported COVID cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced the latest reported figures for cases (129,044) of and deaths … read more
expert reaction to preprint on COVID-19 and patient-derived mutations
A preprint, posted on medRxiv, reports on COVID-19 and patient-derived mutations. Prof Ian Jones, Professor of Virology, University of … read more
expert reaction to preprint on air pollution in England and COVID-19 severity
A preprint, posted on medRxiv, reports on air pollution in England and COVID-19 severity Prof Paul Monks, Professor of … read more