UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock holds Government Press Conference on vaccine progress

The press briefing at Downing St, led by Professor Steve Powers, covers the latest coronavirus data and the impact of the new variant on the NHS. The briefing highlights the vaccine delivery plan and presents current statistics, including 46,169 new cases and 32,294 hospitalizations in the UK. The average daily death toll is 926, and condolences are extended to affected families.

Who is introduced alongside the speaker at the beginning of the press briefing?

• Professor Steve Powers

• Dr. John Smith

• Professor Jane Doe

• Dr. Emily White

What was the main topic discussed before the coronavirus data?

• Economic impact

• Vaccine delivery plan

• School closures

• Travel restrictions

How many positive coronavirus cases were recorded across the UK as mentioned in the briefing?

• 50,000

• 46,169

• 32,294

• 40,000

What percentage increase in hospitalizations was reported compared to the previous week?

• 15%

• 22%

• 30%

• 10%

What is the average number of daily deaths reported over the past week?

• 750

• 1000

• 926

• 800