Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to possible association between COVID-19 and premature birth (re birth of Boris Johnson’s baby)
There have been questions form journalists regarding any possible association between COVID-19 and premature birth. This is in light of … read more
ISARIC 4C study – characterising the clinical features of patients with severe COVID-19 in the UK
What kind of people end up most severely ill with COVID-19? We have already heard about sex differences, age effects … read more
expert comment about current situation in Germany
Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, UEA, said: “Despite suggestions that cases of COVID-19 have started to increase again in … read more
update on the Rapid Assistance in Modelling the Pandemic (RAMP) initiative
Good scientific advice is essential to good decisions being made by politicians. The UK is a world leader in pandemic … read more
expert reaction to the death of Lord Robert May
Lord Robert May, former Government Chief Scientific Advisor and President of the Royal Society, died on the 28th of April. … read more
expert reaction to a preprint looking at the potential impact of the COVID-19 emergency on mortality rates in people with cancer
A preprint, posted on ResearchGate, reports on the potential impact of the COVID-19 emergency on mortality rates in people with … read more
expert comment on apps to track COVID-19
Comment on the use of apps to track COVID-19. Prof Eivor Oborn, a Specialist in Health Technology at Warwick … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 deaths in England
NHS England have released the latest figure for reported deaths in hospitals in England – an additional 552 deaths since … read more
expert reaction to the Scottish government announcing that they now recommended people cover their faces while in some enclosed public spaces, such as shops and public transport
The Scottish Government have announced new recommendations that people cover their faces while in some enclosed public spaces, such as … read more
digest of the ONS stats on COVID-19 deaths
Like last week, we convened a panel of experts give journalists their thoughts and answer their questions on the new … read more
expert reaction to latest ONS weekly COVID-19 stats
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest statistics for deaths from COVID-19 in the UK, now including … read more
expert reaction to study looking at contact tracing and isolation and SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus spread in in Shenzhen, China
A paper, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, reports on contact tracing and isolation and SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus spread in in … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 deaths in England
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 a Nature paper presenting evidence for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the air
A paper, published in Nature, reports on the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the air. Professor Lawrence Young FMedSci, Professor … read more
de-mystifying SAGE – what is it and how does it work?
There has been much speculation about the SAGE process and a certain air of mystery has grown up around what … read more
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