Matt Hancock says UK hit 100,000-a-day testing target during Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

Matt Hancock says UK hit 100,000-a-day testing target during Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

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The speaker set a goal for the UK to conduct 100,000 COVID-19 tests per day by the end of April, which was achieved with over 122,000 tests conducted. This success is attributed to a national effort involving civil servants, private sector experts, scientists, lab technicians, and the armed forces. Testing is crucial for controlling the virus, alleviating public concern, and easing lockdown measures. The speaker emphasizes the importance of ambitious goals in crisis situations and acknowledges the collective effort in expanding testing capabilities, including new testing centers, mobile units, and home testing kits.

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What was the target number of tests per day set by the speaker?

100,000 tests

150,000 tests

75,000 tests

50,000 tests

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who does the speaker credit for the achievement of the testing goal?

The armed forces

The speaker alone

A national team effort

The private sector

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is testing considered crucial according to the speaker?

It helps in developing vaccines

It suppresses the virus and eases public worry

It increases hospital capacity

It reduces government spending

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What new facilities were created to enhance testing capacity?

Mega Labs

New hospitals

Vaccination clinics

Research centers

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30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does setting ambitious goals have during a crisis, according to the speaker?

It leads to financial losses

It galvanizes everyone involved

It causes confusion

It demotivates people