Health Secretary Matt Hancock giving daily government coronavirus update

The briefing provides an update on the coronavirus situation in the UK. It includes the number of tests conducted, the increase in positive cases, the current hospitalization figures, and the total number of deaths. The briefing is led by key medical officers who present the latest data and trends.

Who joined the coronavirus briefing alongside the main speaker?

• The Chief Scientific Adviser

• The Deputy Chief Medical Officer and NHS England medical director

• The Prime Minister

• The Health Secretary

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

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 2.35 million

• 3 million

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

• 3,560

• 1,560

• 2,560

• 4,560

What percentage decrease was observed in hospitalizations compared to the previous week?

• 13%

• 15%

• 12%

• 10%

How many people have died after testing positive for coronavirus across all settings?

• 32,998

• 31,998

• 30,998

• 33,998