Matt Hancock giving government daily press briefing

The video discusses the rollout of COVID-19 antibody tests, initially focusing on the health and social care sectors with around 40,000 tests delivered daily. It highlights the scientific uncertainty regarding whether antibodies reduce infection or transmission risk. Future plans include broader distribution, requiring phlebotomists for blood analysis, and efforts to increase rollout speed.

Who are the initial recipients of the antibody tests?

• Health and social care workers

• General public

• Retail employees

• School teachers

What is the current daily delivery rate of antibody tests across the NHS and social care?

• 40,000 tests

• 20,000 tests

• 60,000 tests

• 10,000 tests

What is the main scientific uncertainty regarding antibody tests?

• The cost of antibody tests

• Whether antibodies prevent future infections

• The time taken to conduct the test

• The availability of test kits

What is required for conducting an antibody test?

• A urine sample

• A nasal swab

• A saliva sample

• A phlebotomist to take blood

Why is the rollout of antibody tests being paced?

• Due to limited test kits

• To ensure proper blood analysis

• To align with international standards

• To manage public demand