Sajid Javid OVID-19 press conference about booster vaccines

The transcript highlights the UK's achievements in COVID-19 vaccination, including being the first Western nation to authorize a vaccine and delivering 18 million booster doses. It emphasizes the importance of boosters in providing higher antibody responses and weakening the link between cases and severe outcomes. The transcript also addresses the emergence of the Omicron variant, noting its high global risk and the rising number of cases in the UK.

Which country was the first in the Western world to authorize a COVID-19 vaccine?

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

• United States

How many booster doses had the UK delivered by the time of this announcement?

• 20 million

• 18 million

• 15 million

• 10 million

What is one of the key benefits of the booster dose mentioned in the transcript?

• It is only effective for a short period.

• It has no effect on antibody response.

• It provides a much higher antibody response than the primary course.

• It provides a lower antibody response than the primary course.

What new COVID-19 variant is mentioned in the transcript?

• Omicron

• Alpha

• Beta

• Delta

According to the World Health Organization, what level of global risk does the Omicron variant pose?

• Low

• Very high

• Moderate

• High