Matt Hancock answers question about testing during Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the prioritization of testing for care workers, who can access tests through the NHS or employer routes. It explains the testing prioritization system, which starts with patients, followed by NHS staff, key workers, and the general public. The video also covers the importance of testing in contact tracing to advise close contacts to isolate and prevent disease spread.

What is the primary reason health and care workers are given testing priority?

• To reduce the cost of testing

• To ensure they can continue working without interruption

• To increase the number of tests conducted

• To prioritize the general public

Which group is prioritized first in the testing system?

• Key workers

• Patients

• General public

• NHS workers

How does the prioritization system benefit the NHS?

• By allowing NHS workers to be tested as a priority

• By reducing the workload of NHS staff

• By increasing the number of available tests

• By ensuring NHS workers are tested after the general public

What is the main goal of contact tracing in relation to testing?

• To increase the number of tests conducted

• To identify and isolate positive cases quickly

• To reduce the cost of testing

• To prioritize the general public

What is a key component of the testing system for contact tracing?

• Rapid testing to advise close contacts to isolate

• Testing only the general public

• Testing only NHS workers

• Delaying tests to reduce costs