U.K. Struggles To Keep Up With Rising Virus Surge

The video discusses the surge in COVID-19 cases in the UK, highlighting that daily cases have surpassed 40,000 for the first time. This increase is partly attributed to more extensive testing. The total cases have reached 2.3 million with over 71,000 deaths. Healthcare workers express their concerns about the unprecedented levels of the winter surge. The video also covers societal pressures to resume normal activities despite the pandemic. On a positive note, over 600,000 people have received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and the AstraZeneca vaccine may soon be approved, with the UK having ordered 100 million doses.

What is one reason mentioned for the increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the UK?

• A decrease in testing

• A new variant of the virus

• Warmer weather conditions

• Improved healthcare facilities

How does the UK doctor feel about the current COVID-19 situation?

• Optimistic and hopeful

• Terrified and anxious

• Confident and relaxed

• Indifferent and unconcerned

What is causing pressure on people according to the UK doctor?

• To avoid social gatherings

• To go out shopping and return to schools

• To stay at home

• To travel abroad

How many people in the UK have received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine?

• Over 100,000

• Over 600,000

• Over 1 million

• Over 10 million

Which vaccine is the UK considering for approval soon?

• Johnson & Johnson

• Moderna

• AstraZeneca

• Sinovac