Q and A at Downing Street covid 19 press briefing

The transcript features a discussion on the timeline for lifting government regulations and adapting vaccines to new virus strains. It highlights the potential for widespread vaccination by Easter, which could significantly change the current situation. The conversation also touches on the role of science and seasons in reducing the infection risk, allowing for a gradual return to normalcy. The virus may persist but will become less threatening, especially outside winter months, reducing the need for stringent measures.

What was the main concern addressed to Andrew Pollard regarding the virus?

• The adaptability of vaccines to new strains

• The cost of vaccine production

• The speed of vaccine distribution

• The effectiveness of current vaccines

By when does the speaker hope to have inoculated the majority of the population needing protection?

• By Summer

• By New Year

• By Easter

• By Christmas

What is the expected impact of inoculating the majority of the population by Easter?

• Complete eradication of the virus

• Significant reduction in restrictions

• Increase in economic hardship

• No change in current measures

How does the speaker suggest the risk of infection will change over time?

• It will decrease gradually

• It will increase significantly

• It will disappear completely

• It will remain the same

What role do the seasons play in managing the infection risk according to the speaker?

• They have no impact

• They increase the risk

• They help reduce the risk

• They make the virus more dangerous