Alok Sharma speaks at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

Professor Stephen Powers provides an update on the UK's coronavirus response, including testing numbers, hospitalizations, and fatalities. He introduces a new COVID alert level system to monitor progress and adjust social distancing measures based on the virus's threat level. The system uses the R value and case numbers to determine the necessary measures, emphasizing the importance of controlling the virus.

How many coronavirus tests have been conducted in the UK as of the latest update?

• 2,007,146

• 2,714,600

• 2,000,714

• 2,146,000

What is the increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases since the previous day?

• 3,627

• 3,146

• 3,000

• 3,403

What is the total number of fatalities due to coronavirus as reported?

• 32,692

• 30,000

• 35,000

• 31,500

What is the primary basis for determining the COVID alert level?

• The number of tests conducted

• The number of fatalities

• The R value and number of cases

• The number of hospitalizations

What happens when the COVID alert level is higher?

• Fewer social distancing measures

• Stricter social distancing measures

• No change in measures

• Relaxation of measures