Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to modelling predictions on future transmission and peak of coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) in Wuhan – estimating the peak in Wuhan in mid-late February
Researchers, at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), have released new modelling predictions on future transmission and … read more
expert reaction to naming of the coronavirus disease: COVID-19 and virus: SARS-CoV-2
The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have announced names for the current … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the sugar levels in UK soft drinks following government levy
Research, published in PLoS Medicine, reports that the sugar levels in UK soft drinks have lowered since the government levy. … read more
expert reaction to the HS2 rail project being given the go ahead by government
Jeremy Acklam, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Transport Expert, said: “We welcome the announcement for the go ahead for … read more
expert reaction to news that UK case of coronavirus who had travelled to a conference in Singapore has recovered and his comments in the press
One of the UK patients that contracted coronavirus has spoken about his experiences to the media. Prof Sheila Bird, … read more
expert reaction to preprint on the incubation period of the novel coronavirus
A preprint, as posted on medRxiv, reports on the incubation period of the novel coronavirus, suggesting it may be longer … read more
expert reaction to CMO confirming four more cases of the novel coronavirus in the UK
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Prof Chris Whitty, has confirmed a total of 8 cases of the coronavirus … read more
expert reaction to government announcement that the novel coronavirus ‘constitutes a serious and imminent threat to public health’
The UK government has announced that the novel coronavirus ‘constitutes a serious and imminent threat to public health’. Dr … read more
expert reaction to report on the severity of the novel coronavirus, as posted on the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis website
A report, published on the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis website, reports on the severity of the novel … read more
expert reaction to study on single dose of HPV vaccine
Research, published in the journal Cancer, reports that a single does of the HPV vaccine may be just as effective as … read more
expert reaction to CMO confirming fourth case of the novel coronavirus in the UK
England Chief Medical Officer, Prof Chris Whitty, has confirmed the fourth case of the novel coronavirus in the UK. … read more
expert reaction to five British nationals who tested positive for coronavirus in France
There has been a five confirmed cases of a British nationals who have tested positive for coronavirus in France. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the clinical characteristics of 139 patients with the novel coronavirus in Wuhan
Research, published in JAMA, reports on the clinical characteristics of 139 patients with the novel coronavirus in Wuhan. Prof … read more
Coronavirus – where are we now?
With numbers of cases of the novel coronavirus still increasing in China, cases now having been reported in at least … read more
expert reaction to statement from South China Agricultural University that research has identified the pangolin as a possible coronavirus host
South China Agricultural University have issued a statement saying that research has identified pangolins as a possible coronavirus host. … read more
expert reaction to study looking at the volume of mental health-related tweets on Twitter and crisis episodes
research, published in Scientific Reports, reports on the connection between mental health-related tweets on Twitter and crisis episodes. Dr Bob … read more
expert reaction to more passengers testing positive for coronavirus on a cruise ship in Japan and another in Hong Kong
There have been further confirmed cases of coronavirus on the quarantined cruise ship in Japan and another in Hong Kong. … read more
expert reaction to phase 1 trial of CRISPR-edited cells in patients with advanced cancer
Research, published in Science, reports on the first US clinical trial of CRISPR-edited cells in patients with advanced cancer. Prof … read more
expert reaction to CMO confirming third case of the novel coronavirus in the UK
The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for England, Prof Chris Whitty, has confirmed a third case of the novel coronavirus in … read more
expert reaction to newborn baby testing positive for coronavirus in Wuhan
There have been reports of a new born baby testing positive for the novel coronavirus in China. Prof Paul … read more