Sir Simon Stevens speaking at Downing Street press conference

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by health services due to COVID-19 and the vaccination goals set by the Prime Minister. It highlights the progress made in the vaccination program and the need for acceleration to meet targets. The plan includes expanding vaccine supply, increasing vaccination sites, and involving more people and partnerships.

What is the primary goal set by the Prime Minister regarding COVID-19 vaccination?

• To achieve herd immunity by April

• To vaccinate all healthcare workers by March

• To offer the vaccine to everyone aged 70 and above and clinically vulnerable by February 15th

• To vaccinate everyone in the country by the end of the year

How does the UK's vaccination progress compare to Germany and France?

• The UK has vaccinated twice as many people as Germany and France combined

• The UK has vaccinated the same number of people as Germany and France

• The UK has vaccinated fewer people than Germany and France

• The UK has vaccinated four times more people than Germany and 300 times more than France

What is the main reason for the urgency in accelerating the vaccination program?

• To prevent the majority of deaths seen in the past year

• To achieve economic recovery

• To compete with other countries

• To reduce healthcare costs

What is one of the key components of the plan for the next 39 days?

• Limiting vaccine distribution to urban areas

• Decreasing the number of healthcare workers

• Expanding the supply of vaccines

• Reducing the number of vaccination sites

Which organization is expanding its partnerships to help achieve the vaccination goals?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• National Health Service

• World Health Organization

• Red Cross