Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert comments on different types of test for COVID-19
Comments in answer to some questions from journalists about the different types of testing for COVID-19. Dr Zania Stamataki, … read more
expert reaction to British American Tobacco working on a COVID-19 vaccine
British American Tobacco have announced that they are working on a COVID-19 vaccine. Prof Julian Ma, Hotung Chair of … read more
expert reaction to paper on ‘shedding’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus in 9 patients with COVID-19
A paper, published in Nature, reports on the ‘shedding’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus in 9 patients with COVID-19. Prof Rosalind Smyth, Director … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced that there are now 29,474 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in … read more
expert reaction to beginning of phase 3 randomised studies of remdesivir in the UK, announced by Gilead Sciences in patients with moderate or severe COVID-19
Gilead Science have announced the beginning of phase 3 randomised studies of remdesivir in the UK, in patients with moderate … read more
expert reaction to preliminary estimates that the reproductive number in the UK during the lockdown may be below 1
A non peer reviewed report into the reproductive number of COVID-19 in the UK, has found that it may have … read more
expert comments about reagents needed for COVID-19 swab PCR testing
There have been reports about the reagent chemicals required for COVID-19 testing. Comments sent out on Thursday 2nd April … read more
expert reaction to reported death of a 13-year-old boy who had tested positive for COVID-19
A 13 year old boy in London is reportedly the youngest person to have died of COVID-19 in the UK. … read more
expert reaction to paper looking at mobile apps for contact tracing in epidemics without quarantine
A paper, published in the journal Science, reports on mobile apps for contact tracing in epidemics without quarantine. Prof … read more
expert reaction to unpublished preprint on loss of smell and taste as symptoms of COVID-19
A preprint, posted on Medrxiv, reports on loss of smell and taste as symptoms of COVID-19. Dr Jane Parker, … read more
expert reaction to latest DH figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have released the latest figures for COVID cases, 25,150 (up by 3,009 … read more
expert reaction to ONS stats on deaths where COVID-19 or suspected or COVID-19 was mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, including in combination with other health conditions
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is now releasing figure for the number of deaths in the UK where COVID-19 … read more
expert reaction to questions about shortage of PPE
There have been questions from journalists about the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Dr Al Edwards, School of … read more
expert reaction to report on reported depressive and anxiety symptoms after COVID-19 lockdown measures in UK
A report, released by the University of Sheffield, has looked at reported depressive and anxiety symptoms after COVID-19 lockdown measures in … read more
expert reaction to review of evidence on public adherence to quarantine
A review, published in the journal Public Health, reviews the evidence on public adherence to quarantine. Dr Tom Wingfield, Senior Clinical … read more
expert comment on different types of testing for COVID-19
Comments in answer to some questions from journalist about the different types of testing for COVID-19. Comments sent out … read more
expert reaction to two structural papers on COVID-19
Two papers, published in Nature, report on the structural biology of COVID-19. Prof Jim Naismith FRS FMedSci, Rosalind Franklin Institute and … read more
expert reaction to work by UCL, UCLH and Formula One developing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) breathing devices
University College London (UCL) have announced, that in partnership with University College London Hospital (UCLH) and Formula One, they will … read more
expert reaction to updated numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released the latest numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the … read more
expert reaction to ICNARC report on the first reported 775 patients critically ill with COVID-19
The Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre (ICNARC) have published a report* on the first reported 775 COVID-19 patients … read more