Q&A at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on NHS services, highlighting postponed operations and the government's response. It emphasizes the NHS's capacity to handle routine operations as COVID-19 cases decrease. The focus is on restoring services safely and the importance of public engagement with healthcare services.

What is the main concern regarding hospital procedures mentioned in the first section?

• The lack of medical equipment

• The rise in COVID-19 cases

• The indefinite postponement of operations

• The increase in hospital staff

What is the NHS's current focus as COVID-19 hospitalizations decrease?

• Building new hospitals

• Resuming routine operations

• Increasing the number of COVID-19 wards

• Hiring more healthcare workers

What is the health secretary expected to do soon according to the second section?

• Increase hospital funding

• Close Nightingale hospitals

• Provide updates on routine operations

• Announce new COVID-19 restrictions

What is emphasized about the NHS's role in the third section?

• It should focus only on emergency cases

• It plays a broader role beyond COVID-19 treatment

• It is solely a COVID-19 treatment service

• It must restore all services immediately

What does the third section encourage people to do regarding their health?

• Avoid visiting hospitals

• Contact their GP or dial 11 for support

• Wait until services are fully restored

• Only seek emergency care