Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance speaking at press conference

The video discusses the ongoing presence of the virus and the importance of learning to live with it. It highlights the progress in vaccine development, with several vaccines showing promising results in generating an immune response. The UK has secured access to various vaccines through the Vaccines Taskforce, positioning itself well for future supply. While some vaccines may be available in small amounts by the end of the year, broader availability is expected in the first half of next year. Meanwhile, current control measures remain crucial to protect health and society.

What is a key strategy in adapting to the ongoing presence of the virus?

• Creating effective vaccines

• Implementing strict travel bans

• Increasing global trade

• Developing new antibiotics

What stage are many vaccines currently in, according to the transcript?

• Initial research

• Animal testing

• Late-stage clinical testing

• Market distribution

What has the UK done to ensure access to vaccines?

• Relied solely on natural immunity

• Developed its own vaccine

• Secured access to various vaccine technologies

• Banned all imports

When is it likely that vaccines will become widely available?

• Never

• In the first half of next year

• By the end of this year

• In two years

What is necessary to manage the virus sustainably until vaccines are widely available?

• Relying on herd immunity

• Stopping all vaccinations

• Implementing control measures

• Ignoring health guidelines