Matt Hancock MP giving Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The briefing covers the UK's coronavirus response, including the government's action plan to protect life and the NHS by slowing virus spread. It provides statistics on testing, positive cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities, highlighting the ongoing efforts and challenges faced by the healthcare system.

Who joined the speaker for the daily coronavirus briefing?

• Sir Patrick Harris and Professor John Doe

• Sir Patrick Stewart and Professor John Smith

• Sir Patrick Brown and Professor John White

• Sir Patrick Vallance and Professor John Newton

What is the core focus of the government's action plan?

• To develop a vaccine

• To protect life and the NHS

• To increase the number of tests

• To close all public spaces

How many coronavirus tests had been conducted in the UK according to the most recent figures?

• 583,496

• 600,000

• 500,000

• 700,000

What was the increase in positive coronavirus cases since the previous day?

• 4,583

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 3,000

How many people were reported to have died in hospitals as of the latest update?

• 17,615

• 19,000

• 20,000

• 18,738