Yvonne Doyle and Rishi Sunak answering questions during coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses concerns about PPE availability for NHS staff, highlighting the government's efforts to ensure adequate supply through international and domestic sourcing. The chancellor emphasizes the importance of PPE for frontline workers and outlines the distribution of millions of PPE pieces to healthcare trusts, while acknowledging the challenging international context.

What is the main concern raised about PPE in the initial discussion?

• The quality of PPE being distributed

• The potential shortage of PPE for NHS staff

• The environmental impact of PPE

• The cost of PPE procurement

How many pieces of PPE were reportedly delivered recently according to the government?

• 20 million

• 1 million

• 12 million

• 5 million

What measures are being taken to improve PPE sourcing?

• Reducing the use of PPE

• Increasing domestic production only

• Improving both international and domestic sourcing

• Relying solely on international suppliers

What is the government's stance on the use of PPE guidance?

• Guidance is outdated and needs revision

• Guidance is only for non-frontline workers

• Guidance should be used to maximize safe use of PPE

• Guidance is optional and can be ignored

What is the government's assurance to frontline workers regarding PPE?

• They will receive PPE only if they request it

• They can rest assured that efforts are being made to provide necessary PPE

• They should find alternative solutions for PPE

• They will have to wait for international shipments