Matt Hancock reveals number of UK coronavirus cases grows to 51

The UK government outlines its coronavirus action plan, emphasizing a phased response: contain, delay, research, and mitigate. The plan, developed with devolved administrations, aims to manage the outbreak and minimize impact. The UK is prepared for infectious diseases, with strategies to support the NHS and protect the vulnerable. The public's role is crucial in the response.

What is the primary goal of the UK's coronavirus action plan as discussed in the first section?

• To eliminate the virus completely

• To plan for the worst and work for the best

• To focus solely on vaccine development

• To ignore international data

Which phase is the UK currently in according to the second section?

• Research

• Mitigation

• Delay

• Containment

What is the main focus of the delay phase in the action plan?

• To lower the peak impact and push it away from winter

• To speed up the spread of the virus

• To develop a vaccine immediately

• To stop all research activities

In the research phase, what is being actively pursued besides vaccine development?

• Stopping all international travel

• Increasing the number of tests conducted

• Building more hospitals

• Understanding actions to lessen the virus's impact

What is the emphasis during the mitigation phase if the virus becomes widespread?

• Preventing any transmission

• Caring for the seriously ill and maintaining essential services

• Stopping all public services

• Focusing only on economic recovery