Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to study looking at low blood pressure and mortality in older adults
Research, published in, reports that low blood pressure is linked to higher mortality in older adults. Professor Jeremy Pearson, … read more
expert reaction to first death in the UK of patient who tested positive for COVID-19
The first death in the UK of a patient who tested positive for COVID-19 was confirmed on Thursday 5th March … read more
expert reaction to comments from CMO Chris Whitty about moving towards ‘delay’ phase of COVID-19 response
During a Health and Social Care Committee hearing this morning the Chief Medical Officer for England (CMO), Prof Chris Whitty, … read more
expert reaction to the UK Government’s strategy to combat bovine tuberculosis, in response to the 2018 independent review led by Prof Sir Charles Godfray
The Department for Environment Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued it’s response to the 2018 review into Bovine TB … read more
expert reaction to reports that the (previously reported) pet dog in Hong Kong has repeatedly tested ‘weak positive’ for COVID-19 virus
The Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) have said that the previously reported pet dog in Hong Kong … read more
expert comment about whether coronavirus can be spread via urine or faeces
Response to journalist questions as to whether coronavirus can be spread via urine or faeces. Prof John Edmunds, Professor … read more
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