Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to easing of restrictions on vulnerable people shielding
The government has announced that from Monday, some vulnerable people currently shielding from COVID-19 will be allowed to go outside. … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published* the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 146 … read more
expert reaction to publication of SAGE minutes
The government has published* the first set of minutes from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) meetings regarding the … read more
expert reaction to Donald Trump saying the US will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation and directing funds towards other global public health charities
In a speech*, the US President Donald Trump said that the US will be terminating its relationship with the World … read more
expert reaction to MHRA asking providers of COVID-19 fingerprick antibody tests to temporarily stop providing this service
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced that they are asking providers of COVID-19 antibody tests using … read more
expert reaction to findings of Ipsos Mori survey: Getting used to life under lockdown?
An Ipsos Mori survey, in conjunction with Kings College London, has looked at public attitudes to and actions during lockdown. … 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 149 … read more
expert reaction a review and a case study looking at neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 disease and other coronaviruses
A review, published in JAMA Neurology, looked at neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 disease and other coronaviruses. Prof David Werring, Professor … read more
the possibility of a COVID-19 second wave
As lockdown is relaxed and shops, schools etc start to reopen, the potential for transmission of the virus increases. Scientists … read more
ask the experts – SMC background briefing on testing
Testing has been at the heart of the national strategy to tackle Covid-19. But after 2 months do any of … read more
expert reaction to report from UCL looking at COVID-19 and social factors including compliance with government measures, and mental health
A report, posted by University College London (UCL), looked at OVID-19 and social factors including compliance with government measures, and … read more
expert reaction to study looking at face masks in the home
A study, published in BMJ Global Health, looks at face masks use in the home. Dr Antonio Lazzarino, Department … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 reported deaths in hospitals in England
NHS England have published the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England from COVID-19 – an additional 185 … read more
expert reaction to ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey pilot
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published the data from their Infection Survey pilot study, looking at COVID-19 in … read more
expert reaction to perspective piece on reducing transmission of SARS-Cov-2
A perspective piece, published in Science, discusses reducing transmission of SARS-Cov-2. Prof Jonathan Reid, Professor of Physical Chemistry at … read more
expert reaction to study looking at recurrent positive test results in COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital in China
Research, published in JAMA Network Open, reports on recurrent positive test results in COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital in China. … read more
the ONS on their latest COVID-19 Infection Survey data
The ONS published the latest data from their COVID-19 Infection Survey this afternoon at 2pm. Journalists joined this online briefing … read more
expert reaction to study on hospitalisation and mortality among black and white patients with COVID-19
A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports on hospitalisation and mortality among black and white … read more
expert reaction to study testing all cruise passengers and crew for COVID-19
A report, published in Thorax, has looked at the spread of COVID-19 amongst the passengers and crew of a cruise ship. … read more
expert reaction to government launch of the NHS Test and Trace service
The government has announced today that the NHS Test and Trace service will launch tomorrow on Thursday 28th May. … read more