Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives daily COVID-19 press briefing

The video discusses the challenges of managing a virus that is invisible and emphasizes the importance of identifying carriers through testing. It highlights the potential of a new antibody test, likened to a pregnancy test, which could be a game changer if successful. The video also outlines plans to significantly increase testing capacity to better manage the disease and reduce economic disruption.

What is the main challenge in dealing with the virus according to the first section?

• The virus is not contagious.

• The virus is easy to identify.

• The virus is invisible.

• The virus is highly visible.

What is the purpose of the antibody test mentioned in the second section?

• To predict future virus outbreaks.

• To check if you have ever had the virus.

• To determine if you currently have the virus.

• To measure the severity of the virus.

How is the antibody test described in the second section?

• As simple as a pregnancy test.

• Complicated and time-consuming.

• Invasive and painful.

• Expensive and rare.

What is the planned increase in daily testing capacity mentioned in the third section?

• From 25,000 to 250,000 tests.

• From 5,000 to 250,000 tests.

• From 5,000 to 10,000 tests.

• From 10,000 to 25,000 tests.

Why is increasing testing capacity important according to the third section?

• To eliminate the need for vaccines.

• To better manage the disease and reduce economic disruption.

• To reduce the number of healthcare workers.

• To increase the number of positive cases.