Michael Gove MP chairing daily coronavirus press briefing

The government's daily briefing provides updates on COVID-19, including testing results, infection rates, and mortality figures. It emphasizes the importance of public action and social distancing measures to slow the virus's spread and highlights efforts to strengthen the NHS.

Who joined the government official during the daily briefing?

• The Chief Executive of the NHS and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer

• The Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Foreign Secretary

• The Prime Minister and the Health Secretary

• The Chief Scientific Adviser and the Home Secretary

What is the current rate at which COVID-19 infections are doubling?

• Every 7 to 8 days

• Every 3 to 4 days

• Every 1 to 2 days

• Every 5 to 6 days

How many people have sadly died from the virus according to the briefing?

• 1500

• 500

• 1000

• 759

What is the purpose of the strict social distancing measures?

• To increase the number of hospital beds

• To restrict the spread of COVID-19

• To reduce the number of healthcare workers

• To eliminate the virus completely

What additional action is being taken alongside slowing the virus's spread?

• Increasing public gatherings

• Reducing healthcare funding

• Strengthening the NHS

• Encouraging international travel