Interview with Sir Patrick Vallance on COVID-19 vaccines

The video discusses the role of face masks in preventing the spread of disease, emphasizing their effectiveness in stopping asymptomatic individuals from transmitting the virus. It highlights the importance of wearing masks in crowded and indoor environments. While vaccines are crucial for long-term control, current measures like hand hygiene, social distancing, and mask-wearing are essential to manage the situation now.

What is the primary role of face masks according to the video?

• To prevent the wearer from catching the disease

• To replace the need for social distancing

• To stop the spread of disease from the wearer to others

• To eliminate the need for hand hygiene

In which environments are face masks particularly important?

• Outdoor open spaces

• In private vehicles

• Indoor crowded areas

• While sleeping at home

What is the role of vaccines in controlling disease numbers according to the video?

• Vaccines are the only measure needed to control current numbers

• Vaccines are important for long-term control but not immediate reduction

• Vaccines immediately reduce infection rates

• Vaccines replace the need for masks

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an immediate measure to control disease spread?

• Hand hygiene

• Social distancing

• Staying at home

• Traveling frequently

Why is it important to focus on immediate measures like wearing masks and hand hygiene?

• Because they are more effective than vaccines

• Because they are easier to implement than vaccines

• Because these measures are the only way to control numbers now

• Because vaccines are not yet available