Author Archives: Science Media Centre
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
expert reaction to new advice to support mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) have released new advice to support mental … read more
expert reaction to latest figures on COVID-19 cases and deaths in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that there are now 17,089 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up … read more
expert reaction to questions about smoking and COVID-19
There have been questions from journalists about smoking and COVID-19. Prof Ian Hall, Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of … read more
expert reaction to statements on increased testing of healthcare workers from the most recent Number 10 press conference
At the No 10 press conference on Friday March 27th, Michael Gove, Jenny Harried (Deputy CMO) and Simon Stevens (CEO … read more
expert comment on the potential for use of smart phones in the COVID-19 response
Comment on the potential for use of smart phones in the COVID-19 response. Dr Al Edwards, School of Pharmacy, … read more
expert comment on the benefits and challenges of using apps and social media to monitor COVID-19
There has been discussion in the media about the benefits and challenges benefits and challenges of using apps and social … read more
expert reaction to three papers on impact of COVID-19 infection on cardiovascular system
Three research papers, published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, report on the impact of the COVID-19 infection on the cardiovascular … 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) has released the latest figures for confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19. … read more
expert reaction to Oxford COVID-19 vaccine programme opening to start screening healthy volunteers for clinical trial recruitment
The University of Oxford has announced that their COVID-19 vaccine programme is opening to start screening healthy volunteers for clinical … read more
expert comment on the reliability of swab testing
There have been question from journalists around the reliability of swab testing. Dr Andrew Preston, Reader in Microbial Pathogenesis … read more
expert reaction to antibodies found in babies born to COVID-19 mothers
A study, published in JAMA, reports on antibodies found in babies born to COVID-19 mothers. Professor Sarah Rowland-Jones, Florey … read more
expert comment on Boris Johnson being tested positive for COVID-19
The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self isolating at … read more
expert reaction to unpublished preprint paper on modelling deaths from COVID-19 after implementing social distancing measures in different countries
A preprint, posted to MedRxiv, has modelled the possible deaths from COVID-19 after implementing social distancing measures in different countries. … read more
expert reaction to latest numbers of deaths from COVID-19
On Thursday 26th March, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) confirmed that 578 people have now died from … read more
expert comment on the distribution of the UK’s first COVID-19 antibody tests
Comment on how the UK’s first COVID-19 antibody tests may be distributed. Prof Sheila Bird, formerly Programme Leader, MRC … read more