Robert Jenrick speaks at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The press conference, led by the housing secretary and Dr. Jenny Harries, provides updates on the UK's coronavirus response, including testing statistics and fatalities. A new COVID alert level system is introduced to guide social distancing measures based on the virus's threat level, determined by the R value and case numbers.

Who joined the housing secretary at the press conference?

• Dr. Jenny Harries

• Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Dr. Deborah Birx

• Dr. Tedros Adhanom

What was the increase in COVID-19 cases reported in the UK?

• 5,000 cases

• 4,000 cases

• 3,242 cases

• 2,000 cases

How many people were reported to be in hospital with COVID-19?

• 11,327

• 12,000

• 13,273

• 14,000

What is the primary basis for the new COVID alert level system?

• The number of healthcare workers

• The number of recovered patients

• The R value and the number of cases

• The number of hospital beds available

What happens when the COVID alert level is higher?

• Fewer social distancing measures

• Measures are relaxed

• More social distancing measures

• No change in measures