Boris Johnson answering questions during coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the potential resistance of the South African COVID-19 strain to vaccines and the implications for border policies. It highlights discrepancies in research findings regarding the strain's deadliness and outlines measures to protect borders, including testing and quarantine protocols. The importance of ongoing vaccination efforts and the risks posed by new variants are also emphasized.

What did the health secretary say about the South African variant's resistance to vaccines?

• It is 50% more resistant than the original variant.

• It is 20% more resistant than the original variant.

• It is equally resistant as the original variant.

• It is less resistant than the original variant.

What discrepancy is highlighted between university studies on the new strain?

• The strain's deadliness.

• The strain's origin.

• The strain's transmission rate.

• The strain's resistance to vaccines.

What is required from travelers before flying to the country?

• A negative test result within 72 hours and a passenger locator form.

• A vaccination certificate and a passenger locator form.

• A negative test result within 24 hours and a health declaration.

• A vaccination certificate and a health declaration.

How long must travelers quarantine upon arrival if they do not take a second test?

• 14 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 5 days

What is the potential action mentioned to further protect the borders?

• Closing borders to all foreign travelers.

• Reducing quarantine time.

• Allowing more travelers from South Africa.

• Increasing testing frequency.