Grant Schapps MP giving daily coronavirus press briefing

The press conference provides an update on COVID-19 testing, hospitalizations, and fatalities in the UK. As of today, over 660,000 tests have been conducted, with a significant number of positive cases reported. Hospitalizations have decreased compared to the previous day and week. Sadly, there have been additional fatalities. The government expresses condolences to affected families and notes tentative signs of progress in combating the pandemic.

Who joined the speaker at the Downing St Press Conference?

• Doctor Jenny Hicks

• Prime Minister

• Health Secretary

• Chief Medical Officer

As of the latest update, how many coronavirus tests have been conducted in the UK?

• 853,200

• 612,000

• 660,231

• 143,464

What was the increase in the number of positive coronavirus cases since the previous day?

• 5,386

• 7,123

• 6,842

• 4,512

How many people are currently hospitalized with coronavirus in the UK?

• 17,049

• 18,615

• 19,506

• 15,832

What is the total number of fatalities reported in the UK due to coronavirus?

• 19,506

• 17,049

• 20,684

• 18,432