expert reaction to UKHSA announcing a further 11 UK cases of monkeypox
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected an additional 11 cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the total number … read more
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As well as working with experienced specialist reporters, we also provide support to new reporters, editors and generalists through a series of publications, including guidelines on science and health reporting, and formerly by working with the National Coordinator for Science Training for Journalists (with resources now hosted by the Royal Statistical Society).
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