Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab announces extension of lockdown

The video discusses the advice from SAGE regarding social distancing measures. It highlights that while the measures have slowed the virus spread, infection rates remain a concern, especially in hospitals and care homes. The R value is below one, but relaxing measures now could lead to a second peak and more deaths, undoing progress. The government has decided to maintain current measures for at least three more weeks to avoid economic and public health risks.

What has been the impact of the current social distancing measures according to SAGE?

• They have completely stopped the virus spread.

• They have been successful in slowing down the virus spread.

• They have had no impact on the virus spread.

• They have increased the virus spread.

What does an R value below one indicate?

• The infection rate is increasing.

• Each infected person infects less than one other person.

• The virus is spreading rapidly.

• Each infected person infects more than one other person.

What are some of the challenges mentioned in controlling the virus spread?

• Lack of social distancing measures.

• Virus spreading in hospitals and care homes.

• Complete eradication of the virus.

• No challenges mentioned.

What could be the consequence of relaxing social distancing measures too early?

• A decrease in virus spread.

• A second peak of the virus and more deaths.

• No change in the virus spread.

• Immediate economic recovery.

What decision has the government made based on SAGE's advice?

• To increase social distancing measures indefinitely.

• To ignore SAGE's advice.

• To maintain current measures for at least three more weeks.

• To relax all social distancing measures immediately.