Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, daily coronavirus briefing update

The briefing at Downing Street provides an update on the coronavirus situation, highlighting a decline in cases and hospital admissions, though the pace is slowing. Despite a reduction in deaths, the numbers remain high. The vaccination program is breaking the link between cases and severe outcomes.

Who joined the speaker at the coronavirus briefing?

• Professor Jonathan Van Tam and Doctor Susan Hopkins

• Professor John Doe and Doctor Susan Hopkins

• Professor Jonathan Van Tam and Doctor John Smith

• Doctor Susan Hopkins and Doctor John Smith

What is the current trend in the number of coronavirus cases?

• Cases are increasing rapidly

• Cases are decreasing, but the pace is slowing

• Cases are stable with no change

• Cases are increasing slowly

How many people are currently in hospital due to coronavirus?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 5,000

• 15,485

What is the average number of deaths reported each day over the last week?

• 100

• 380

• 250

• 500

What positive impact has the vaccination program had?

• It has broken the link between cases and hospitalizations/deaths

• It has completely eradicated the virus

• It has increased the number of cases

• It has had no impact