Boris Johnson speaking at a Downing Street press briefing

The press conference discusses the progress of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has shown 90% effectiveness in trials. The UK government has ordered 40 million doses, enough for a third of the population, and plans a nationwide distribution program pending safety approvals. The order of vaccination will follow expert recommendations.

Who joined the speaker at the COVID press conference?

• Brigadier Joe Fauci and Jonathan Van Tam

• Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx

• Brigadier Joe Fauci and Dr. Anthony Fauci

• Jonathan Van Tam and Dr. Deborah Birx

What percentage of effectiveness does the Pfizer vaccine show in interim results?

• 95%

• 90%

• 80%

• 70%

How many doses of the Pfizer vaccine has the UK government ordered?

• 40 million

• 60 million

• 20 million

• 80 million

What is the role of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization?

• To manufacture vaccines

• To distribute vaccines globally

• To recommend the order of vaccination

• To test vaccine safety

What is the total number of doses ordered from other vaccine candidates by the UK?

• 300 million

• 400 million

• 200 million

• 100 million