Dominic Raab giving Downing Street press update on coronavirus

The Downing St Press Conference begins with congratulations to the Prime Minister on the birth of his son. The speaker provides an update on COVID-19 testing in the UK, reporting over 818,000 tests conducted and an increase in positive cases. A new reporting system for COVID-19 deaths is introduced, which includes deaths in all settings, not just hospitals. The additional deaths reported are spread over a period from March to April, not indicating a sudden surge.

Who was congratulated for the birth of a baby boy during the press conference?

• The Prime Minister

• Professor Yvonne Doyle

• The Health Secretary

• Professor Jonathan Van Tam

As of the date of the press conference, how many tests for the virus had been conducted across the UK?

• 52,429

• 165,221

• 818,539

• 4076

What was the increase in the number of positive cases reported on the day of the press conference?

• 4,076

• 165,221

• 52,429

• 3,811

What change was made to the daily reporting system for COVID-19 deaths?

• Only hospital deaths are reported

• All settings are included in the reports

• Only deaths from the last month are reported

• Deaths are reported weekly

The additional deaths recorded were spread over which period?

• 1st March to 30th April

• 2nd March to 28th April

• 1st April to 30th April

• 2nd April to 28th April