PM Boris Johnson and Chris Whitty answer questions form media about track and trace app

The video discusses the importance of the track and trace system in controlling the spread of coronavirus. It emphasizes the need for self-isolation when contacted by the system, explaining that this is crucial to breaking the chains of transmission. The video also covers the infectious period of the virus, highlighting that individuals can be infectious before showing symptoms. Testing during the incubation period may yield negative results, which is why self-isolation is vital even without symptoms.

What is the primary reason for self-isolation when contacted by the track and trace system?

• To ensure personal safety

• To receive medical treatment

• To help reduce the spread of the virus

• To avoid fines

Why is it important to identify individuals who have been in close contact with an infected person?

• They need to be quarantined immediately

• They are more likely to have a higher rate of infection

• They require immediate medical attention

• They are immune to the virus

What is a key characteristic of the virus that makes early detection challenging?

• It is only infectious after symptoms appear

• It is not infectious at all

• It is infectious before symptoms appear

• It is only infectious in certain climates

During the incubation period, why might a test result be negative?

• The virus is present but not yet detectable

• The test is faulty

• The virus is not present in the body

• The person is immune

What is the significance of the incubation period in the context of virus transmission?

• It is the time when symptoms are most severe

• It is the period when the virus is dormant

• It is the period when the virus is not contagious

• It is the time between catching the virus and showing symptoms