Interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock at new NHS Nightingale Hospital

The transcript discusses the progress and goals of increasing COVID-19 testing capacity in the UK. It highlights the achievement of reaching 10,000 tests per day and the new target of 100,000 tests per day by the end of the month. The speaker outlines a five-point plan involving the NHS, Public Health England, and private sector companies to expand testing. The transcript also clarifies the different types of tests, including swab and antibody tests, and addresses public concerns about testing details.

What was the initial goal for daily testing by the end of March?

• 100,000 tests a day

• 10,000 tests a day

• 5,000 tests a day

• 50,000 tests a day

Which organizations are involved in the first stage of the testing expansion plan?

• NHS and Public Health England

• Private hospitals

• Local clinics

• International health organizations

Which companies are mentioned as part of the private sector involvement in testing?

• Pfizer and Moderna

• Thermo Fisher and Randox

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• Roche and Abbott

What is the purpose of antibody tests according to the speaker?

• To measure the severity of symptoms

• To determine immunity through antibodies

• To detect the presence of the virus

• To identify the virus strain

What is the overall daily testing goal set by the speaker?

• 100,000 tests per day

• 75,000 tests per day

• 50,000 tests per day

• 150,000 tests per day