Chancellor Rishi Sunak giving daily government press briefing

The transcript discusses the importance of protecting public health to support the economy, emphasizing the need to slow the virus spread to protect the NHS. It provides updates on COVID-19 testing and statistics in the UK, including positive cases and fatalities. The government outlines five tests that must be met before easing social distancing measures, aiming to prevent a second peak. The speaker thanks the public for following guidelines and concludes the briefing.

Why is it important to slow the spread of the virus according to the first section?

• To ensure the NHS can manage the number of patients

• To increase the number of hospitalizations

• To decrease the number of tests conducted

• To boost the economy immediately

How many tests were conducted yesterday as mentioned in the second section?

• 19,316

• 17,971

• 24,743

• 16,509

What is the total number of people currently hospitalized with coronavirus in the UK?

• 19,316

• 17,971

• 24,743

• 16,509

Which of the following is NOT one of the five tests mentioned in the third section?

• There is no risk of a second peak

• The daily death rate falls sustainably

• The NHS can continue to cope

• The rate of infection is increasing

What is the ultimate goal of following the government's advice as per the third section?

• To reduce the number of hospitalizations

• To protect the NHS and save lives

• To increase the number of tests

• To boost the economy