UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosts coronavirus press conference inside 10 Downing Street.

The transcript discusses the challenges posed by the exponential growth of infections and the impact on healthcare systems, particularly ICU numbers. It highlights the weakened but not severed links between infection, hospitalization, and death. The speaker presents a choice between proceeding with planned steps or delaying to allow more vaccinations, aiming to prevent avoidable deaths.

What is the nature of exponential growth as discussed in the video?

• It is relentless and continuous.

• It is unpredictable.

• It is slow and steady.

• It is easily controlled.

What has been the impact on the link between infection and hospitalization?

• It has strengthened.

• It has been weakened but not severed.

• It has been completely severed.

• It has remained unchanged.

What is the current trend in ICU numbers according to the video?

• They are decreasing.

• They are fluctuating.

• They are stable.

• They are rising.

What is one of the difficult choices mentioned in the video?

• To proceed with Step 4 or delay it.

• To increase hospital staff.

• To close all hospitals.

• To stop vaccinations.

What is the purpose of delaying Step 4 as discussed?

• To reduce hospital costs.

• To increase public awareness.

• To give the NHS more time to vaccinate.

• To allow more time for research.