Boris Johnson address to the nation announcing lockdown of UK

The video addresses the global impact of a virus, highlighting the UK's approach to managing it. It stresses the importance of a national effort to slow the virus's spread to prevent overwhelming healthcare systems. The video explains that if too many people become seriously ill simultaneously, it could lead to a healthcare crisis, resulting in more deaths from various illnesses. The key message is to protect the NHS by reducing the number of people needing hospital treatment at any one time, which is why staying at home is crucial during the pandemic.

What is the main reason the UK is taking its current approach to the pandemic?

• To halt the growth of the virus

• To increase the number of ventilators

• To reduce taxes

• To improve the economy

What could happen if too many people become seriously ill at the same time?

• More people will recover quickly

• The NHS will handle it easily

• The virus will disappear

• The NHS will be overwhelmed

Why is it vital to slow the spread of the disease?

• To reduce the need for hospital treatment at one time

• To increase hospital visits

• To encourage more social gatherings

• To boost the economy

What is the ultimate goal of asking people to stay at home during the pandemic?

• To improve public transportation

• To increase public gatherings

• To protect the NHS and save lives

• To reduce internet usage

What is the potential risk if the NHS becomes overwhelmed?

• The virus will mutate

• More people will die from various illnesses

• The NHS will expand its facilities

• Healthcare costs will decrease