Health Secretary Matt Hancock giving daily press briefing

The briefing at Downing St discusses the coronavirus action plan with NHS leaders. The plan aims to slow the virus spread, ensuring fewer hospitalizations and protecting NHS capacity. It involves following scientific advice and expanding NHS resources, including beds, staff, and equipment, to provide necessary care.

Who were the key figures present at the coronavirus press briefing?

• Professor John Newton and Dr. Tedros Adhanom

• Professor Steve Powers and Professor John Newton

• Professor Steve Powers and Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Professor John Newton and Dr. Anthony Fauci

What is the main goal of the step-by-step action plan discussed in the briefing?

• To increase the number of hospitals

• To develop a new vaccine

• To slow the spread of the virus

• To eliminate the virus completely

What is the purpose of protecting the NHS's ability to cope?

• To build more hospitals

• To increase the number of doctors

• To follow political advice

• To ensure fewer people need treatment

What unprecedented action is being taken to increase NHS capacity?

• Building new hospitals

• Expanding the number of beds, staff, and equipment

• Hiring more doctors

• Developing new treatments

Why is it important to provide care when people need it most?

• To reduce hospital costs

• To increase hospital efficiency

• To ensure timely treatment and save lives

• To follow government regulations