Health Secretary Matt Hancock gives government coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the current state of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the UK, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus on PPE and treatments. It highlights the challenges faced in building a PPE supply chain and the efforts made to increase domestic production, including signing contracts to manufacture 2 billion PPE items in the UK.

What is the current number of people in UK hospitals with COVID-19?

• 8802

• 9802

• 8208

• 8902

What are the two main areas of focus mentioned for tackling COVID-19?

• Testing and Quarantine

• Research and Development

• PPE and Treatments

• Vaccination and Social Distancing

What was one of the major challenges in acquiring PPE during the early weeks of the crisis?

• Excessive supply

• Local production issues

• Global scramble to acquire PPE

• Lack of demand

Who described the PPE supply chain challenge as the greatest logistical challenge in 40 years?

• Prime Minister

• NHS Chief Executive

• Health Secretary

• General Sir Nick Carter

How many items of PPE are planned to be manufactured in the UK according to the new contracts?

• 2 billion

• 1 billion

• 3 billion

• 4 billion