Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to 34 new UK cases of COVID-19 confirmed today (32 in England)
The Chief Medical Officer for England, Prof Chris Whitty, has confirmed 32 new cases of COVID-19 in England, 34 total … read more
expert reaction to study looking at whether there are two strains of the novel coronavirus
Research, published in National Science Review, reports on whether there are two strains of the novel coronavirus. Dr Michael … read more
expert reaction to WHO Director-General’s comments that 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom, made comments that 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died globally. … read more
expert reaction to Public Health England’s latest e-cigarette report
Public Health England (PHE) have published a report into smokers use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking. Prof Jamie Brown, … read more
media statement from Dr Jeremy Farrar, Director of Wellcome, on the announcement of $12bn support from the World Bank for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response
The World Bank has announced $12bn in support of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Jeremy Farrar, Director … read more
expert comments about panic buying
Comments on panic buying and stockpiling during an outbreak. Dr Rachel McCloy, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science, University of … read more
expert reaction to 12 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (total of 51)
The UK Chief Medical officer (CMO), Prof Chris Whitty, has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19. Prof Sian Griffiths, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an artificial sweetener and carbohydrate consumption
Research, published in the journal Cell Metabolismi, reports on the relationship between an artificial sweetener and carbohydrate consumption. Dr … read more
expert reaction to government’s Coronavirus action plan
In a press conference today, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the governments action plan for tackling toe COVID-19 outbreak. … read more
expert comments in response to journalists’ questions about COVID-19
There have been some frequently asked questions from journalists about the COVID-19 outbreak. Responding to question about why the … read more
expert reaction to study looking at air pollution and life expectancy
Research, published in Cardiovascular Research, reports that lives are shortened by an average of three years worldwide due to air … read more
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