Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at the flu vaccine and hospitalisation and mortality in older people
Research, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reports that flu vaccines aimed at the elderly may not be as effective … read more
expert reaction to sea level rise and beaches
A study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, reports on the impact of climate change on the worlds sandy … read more
expert reaction to new UK cases of COVID-19
A further 12 UK cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Prof Chris Whitty, over the … read more
expert reaction to Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s comments on what measures the UK is considering in response to COVID-19
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, commented on the measures the UK is considering in response to COVID-19 on The BBC’s … read more
expert comment on what the public can do to reduce risk of coronavirus transmission and prepare for should there be sustained transmission in the U.K.
Prof Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College London, said: “Fortunately, eight out of 10 people will only have … read more
expert reaction to further confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.K.
There were further cases if COVID-19 confirmed by the CMO on Saturday February 29th. Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior Clinical … read more
expert reaction to new UK case of COVID-19, where transmission occurred within the UK
A new case of COVID-19 has been reported in the UK, where transmission also occurred in the UK. Dr … read more
expert reaction to WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19
Reaction to WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’s, opening remarks at the February 28th media briefing on COVID-19. Prof … read more
expert reaction to first death of a British citizen from coronavirus (not within the UK, but from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan)
One of the British citizens who tested positive for the coronavirus aboard the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan … read more
expert reaction to media reports of a dog in Hong Kong being tested ‘weak positive’ for coronavirus
A dog in Hong Kong has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular Virology, University … read more
expert reaction to new UK cases of COVID-19 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
There have been multiple new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the UK. Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular Virology, … read more
expert reaction to first case of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, in a person who travelled from Milan to Nigeria
The first case of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa has been confirmed in a person who travelled from Milan to Nigeria. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at toxins produced by gut bacteria and colorectal cancer
Research, published in Nature, reports a possible link between bacterial infection and correctional cancer. Prof David Dearnaley, Professor of Uro-Oncology … read more
expert comments about COVID-19 coronavirus and seasonality
Comment on the seasonality of the current coronavirus outbreak. Dr Michael Skinner, Reader in Virology, Imperial College London, said: … read more
expert reaction to use of facemasks
Facemasks are increasingly being used by the public in reaction to the current coronavirus outbreak. Dr Ben Killingley, Consultant … read more
expert reaction to Heathrow 3rd runway being ruled illegal by the Court of Appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled the planed Heathrow 3rd runway expansion as illegal. Dr Joanna Cox, Head … read more
expert reaction to 2 new UK cases of COVID-19
England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Prof Chris Whitty, has announced 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the UK. Prof … read more
expert reaction to people being re-tested positive for coronavirus after initial recovery
There has been a case reported in Japan where a woman has been confirmed as a coronavirus case for 2nd … read more
expert reaction to correspondence piece about an animal model of inhaled vitamin E acetate and EVALI-like lung injury
A correspondence piece, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), discuses an animal model of inhaled vitamin E … read more
expert reaction to UK flooding
Some areas of the UK are continuing to experience flooding conditions, with flood warnings in place for over 90 locations … read more