Matt Hancock MP giving Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the importance of testing for coronavirus, including a large-scale virus infection and antibody study conducted with the Office for National Statistics and the University of Oxford. It encourages participation in surveys to gather data and highlights the development of a contact tracing app by the NHS to control the virus spread. The app alerts users who have been in contact with symptomatic individuals, even if they are asymptomatic.

Why is testing both essential workers and the general population crucial in the fight against coronavirus?

• To identify the number of people who have or had the virus

• To increase the number of hospital beds

• To develop a new vaccine

• To reduce the cost of healthcare

What is the initial number of participants in the virus infection and antibody study?

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 10,000

How will participants contribute to the study during home visits?

• By attending a hospital for tests

• By providing self-administered swabs and answering short questions

• By answering a detailed questionnaire

• By providing blood samples

What is the purpose of the new NHS contact tracing app?

• To provide medical advice

• To track users' daily activities

• To schedule vaccination appointments

• To alert users of significant contact with someone who has symptoms

How does the contact tracing app help control the virus spread?

• By sending alerts to users who have been in contact with symptomatic individuals

• By offering discounts on medical supplies

• By providing daily health tips

• By monitoring users' travel history