Boris Johnson announces further nationwide lockdown

The video discusses the rise in hospital admissions in England due to COVID-19, particularly among older adults over 45. It compares current hospital numbers to the first COVID peak, noting increases across NHS regions, especially in the Northwest. The video highlights trends in NHS inpatient beds from August to October, showing a steady exponential rise. It also examines individual hospitals with significant COVID inpatient numbers, indicating a steady progression and potential to exceed previous peaks.

Which age group is experiencing a significant rise in hospital admissions due to COVID-19?

• Under 18

• 18-30

• 31-44

• Over 45

In which NHS region is the current number of hospital admissions nearing the first COVID-19 peak?

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

What is the expected trend if no action is taken regarding hospital admissions?

• Numbers will remain stable

• Numbers will exceed previous peaks

• Numbers will fluctuate randomly

• Numbers will decrease

What color represents October in the NHS inpatient bed usage chart?

• Green

• Light blue

• Dark blue

• Purple

What is indicated by hospitals marked in red in the analysis?

• They have no COVID inpatients

• They have exceeded the number of inpatients from the first wave peak

• They have reached half of their previous peak

• They have fewer than 50 COVID inpatients