Gavin Williamson MP giving daily government coronavirus briefing

The briefing provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the UK, highlighting a decrease in the alert level from 4 to 3, as agreed by the Joint Bio Security Center and chief medical officers. Despite a steady decrease in cases, the virus remains in circulation. Testing data shows over 7 million tests conducted, with a recent increase in positive cases. The R rate remains between 0.7 and 0.9, and efforts continue to keep it below 1. Hospital data is also discussed.

What change was made to the COVID alert level in the UK?

• It was increased from level 2 to level 3.

• It remained at level 4.

• It was decreased from level 4 to level 3.

• It was increased from level 3 to level 4.

Who agreed with the recommendation to change the COVID alert level?

• The World Health Organization

• The Prime Minister

• The Joint Bio Security Center

• The chief medical officers of the four nations

How many tests for coronavirus have been carried out or posted out in the UK?

• 7,433,114

• 5,000,000

• 3,000,000

• 10,000,000

What is the current R rate range for the UK?

• 1.2 to 1.5

• 1.0 to 1.2

• 0.5 to 0.7

• 0.7 to 0.9

What does the R number represent?

• The percentage of positive cases

• The total number of hospitalizations

• The average number of additional people infected by each infected person

• The number of tests conducted daily