Chris Whitty speaking at Downing Street press briefing

The video discusses the current state of COVID-19 in the UK, focusing on positive cases, hospitalization, and mortality rates. It highlights the high number of positive cases, which are decreasing slowly, and the significant number of hospitalizations, particularly in certain regions. The mortality rate remains high, with a slow expected decline. The video emphasizes caution and the hard work of NHS staff.

What caution is mentioned regarding the decrease in COVID-19 positive cases in the UK?

• The decrease is slower according to the Office for National Statistics.

• The decrease is faster than expected.

• The decrease is not significant.

• The decrease is consistent across all regions.

What is the current trend in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in the UK?

• The number is flat and not rising.

• The number is decreasing significantly.

• The number is decreasing in all areas.

• The number is rapidly increasing.

Which areas in the UK are seeing a slight decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations?

• Northern Ireland and Scotland

• London and the Southeast

• Wales and the Midlands

• Northwest and Northeast

What is the current seven-day average of COVID-19 deaths in the UK?

• 1,500 deaths

• 1,242 deaths

• 2,000 deaths

• 1,000 deaths

How is the mortality rate expected to change over the next two weeks?

• It will decrease rapidly.

• It will increase rapidly.

• It will decrease slowly.

• It will remain the same.