Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaking on coronavirus vaccine efficacy

The briefing at Downing St provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the UK. It includes the latest data on patient numbers and deaths, highlighting that the current figures are higher than previous peaks. The briefing also covers the progress of the vaccination program, marking two months since the first person received a clinically authorized vaccine. The focus is on the next steps in the vaccination effort, with an emphasis on the importance of the program in combating the pandemic.

Who joined the speaker during the coronavirus briefing?

• The Minister for Health and Social Care

• The Deputy Chief Medical Officer and NHS England medical director

• The Chief Scientific Adviser and Chief Medical Officer

• The Prime Minister and Health Secretary

How many COVID-19 patients are currently in UK hospitals?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 29,326

• 15,000

What is the average number of daily COVID-19 related deaths reported over the past week?

• 500

• 1,000

• 700

• 841

What significant milestone is mentioned regarding the COVID-19 vaccination program?

• The first vaccine was administered six months ago

• The first vaccine was administered two months ago

• The first vaccine was administered one year ago

• The first vaccine was administered three months ago

Who was the first person to receive a clinically authorized COVID-19 vaccine?

• Margaret Keenan

• John Smith

• David Johnson

• Emily Brown