Boris Johnson delivering government daily coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the reduction in testing numbers and infection rates, indicating progress in controlling the spread of infection. It highlights the government's satisfaction with meeting the third test based on available data. The operational challenges, including testing capacity and PPE supply, are addressed, with significant improvements in testing numbers and PPE procurement. The government has secured numerous deals for PPE and plans to manufacture domestically. An update on NHS test and trace performance is expected soon.

What was the peak number of tests conducted in early May?

• 1419

• 2416

• 5195

• 170,379

What is the government's third test related to?

• PPE supply

• Testing capacity

• Operational challenges

• Infection rates

How many tests were conducted or posted out yesterday?

• 12,000

• 170,379

• 2.2 billion

• 6,040,262

How many PPE items have been procured for domestic manufacturing?

• 2.2 billion

• 6,040,262

• 170,379

• 150

What will the health Secretary provide an update on tomorrow?

• PPE procurement

• Infection rates

• Testing numbers

• NHS test and trace performance