Professor Chris Whitty Presser Part 2

The video discusses the trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths from April to January. It highlights the impact of lockdowns on reducing hospitalizations and the recent rapid increase in cases. The analysis of deaths shows they are currently lower than the first peak due to better medical management, younger age of patients, and delayed death occurrences. The video projects an increase in deaths due to the recent spike in hospitalizations.

What was the effect of the first lockdown on the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients?

• There was no change in the number of patients.

• The number of patients decreased.

• The number of patients fluctuated randomly.

• The number of patients increased.

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a reason for the lower death rates compared to the first peak?

• Delayed deaths

• Improved medical treatments

• Younger age of infected individuals

• Faster recovery times

How has the age demographic of COVID-19 patients changed in the second wave?

• Patients are generally older.

• There is no change in age demographic.

• Patients are mostly children.

• Patients are generally younger.

What is the expected trend in COVID-19 deaths as January progresses?

• Deaths will fluctuate unpredictably.

• Deaths will decrease significantly.

• Deaths will remain stable.

• Deaths will increase.

What is the main reason for the delay in COVID-19 related deaths?

• Immediate medical intervention

• Delayed hospital admission

• The time taken for the disease to progress

• Rapid recovery of patients