Head of NHS Simon Stevens speaking at Downing Street press conference

The video explains the timeline of a virus infection, highlighting the delays between infection, hospitalization, and recovery or death. It emphasizes the need for action due to the current rise in hospitalizations, comparing COVID-19 patient numbers with those of flu and cancer. The data shows that some hospitals are already exceeding their capacity compared to the peak in April.

What is the typical time period between getting infected and being hospitalized?

• 10 days

• 2 days

• 15 days

• 5 days

Why is it crucial to take action against the spread of infections?

• To improve the economy

• To increase the number of hospital beds

• To prevent an increase in hospitalizations

• To reduce the number of flu cases

How does the number of coronavirus patients in hospitals compare to those during a bad flu season?

• It is higher

• It is about the same

• It is lower

• It is not comparable

What is the comparison between coronavirus and cancer patients in hospitals?

• Coronavirus patients are fewer

• Coronavirus patients are more

• They are equal

• Cancer patients are more

What is the significance of the April 1st peak mentioned in the video?

• It was a peak in cancer cases

• It was a peak in coronavirus cases

• It was a peak in flu cases

• It was the lowest point of hospitalizations