Boris Johnson giving first Downing Street coronavirus press briefing since recovery

The speaker shares their personal experience with the epidemic, highlighting the government's unchanged objective to save lives and minimize suffering. Questions are raised about the NHS's capacity and the high death rate in the UK, particularly in care homes. The discussion also touches on the potential of the antiviral drug Remdesivir and the importance of waiting for clear data before making international comparisons.

What was the primary objective of the government as mentioned by the speaker?

• To increase the number of ICU beds

• To save lives and minimize suffering

• To develop a new vaccine

• To reduce healthcare costs

What concern was raised about the UK's situation during the epidemic?

• Lack of medical staff

• Shortage of medical supplies

• High death rate despite available ICU beds

• Inadequate testing facilities

What did Anthony Fauci mention about the antiviral drug Remdesivir?

• It is not suitable for treating the virus

• It reduces recovery time and shows promise

• It increases the recovery time

• It has no effect on the virus

What is the speaker's stance on making international comparisons of coronavirus data?

• They believe it is crucial to do so immediately

• They suggest waiting for comprehensive data

• They think comparisons are unnecessary

• They propose using only local data

Who does the speaker defer to regarding the effectiveness of Remdesivir?

• The government

• The general public

• International organizations

• Medical experts