Robert Jenrick answers questions at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

Robert Jenrick answers questions at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

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Journalism, Social Studies, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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Laura Kuenssberg from the BBC questions the Secretary of State and Dr. Harris about the government's handling of the care home crisis. The government is providing £600 million in financial support to improve infection control and reduce staff rotation in care homes. Measures include ensuring personal protective equipment and testing for both symptomatic and asymptomatic residents and workers. The Ministry of Defense is aiding with mobile testing units to make testing more accessible.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue is the government struggling to manage according to the introduction?

Care homes crisis

Public transportation

Healthcare funding

Education system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial support did the Prime Minister announce for care homes?

£800 million

£700 million

£600 million

£500 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which measure is NOT part of the government's plan for care homes?

Better infection control

Increased staff rotation

Named contacts within councils

Privileged access to testing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the mobile testing units mentioned in the transcript?

To transport patients

To provide entertainment

To deliver food supplies

To make testing more accessible

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who operates many of the mobile testing units for care homes?

Private companies

Healthcare workers

Local councils

Ministry of Defense