CLEAN : Londoners react to soaring Covid rates, as cases top 50,000 for first time since July

CLEAN : Londoners react to soaring Covid rates, as cases top 50,000 for first time since July

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Social Studies, Business

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the public's reluctance to remain indoors and the government's response to COVID-19. It highlights the government's past mistakes in handling lockdowns and the NHS's warnings about a potential crisis. The challenge of balancing economic activity with public safety is explored, along with the rising infection rates. The video also examines the public's perception of COVID-19, noting that many people, especially students, feel unaffected by it. Despite this, there is a call for more government intervention, even if it is unpopular.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the measures the government considered but later decided against implementing?

Closure of public libraries

Curfew for nightlife

Vaccination passport

Mandatory mask-wearing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of the NHS Federation regarding the government's current approach?

Inadequate vaccine supply

Shortage of medical staff

Potential crisis due to rising infections

Lack of funding for new hospitals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's primary challenge in handling the COVID-19 situation?

Balancing economic activity with public safety

Finding a cure for COVID-19

Increasing the vaccination rate

Reducing the cost of healthcare

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do university students generally feel about the impact of COVID-19 on their daily lives?

They feel significantly affected

They feel more affected than before

They feel largely unaffected

They feel somewhat affected

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general sentiment about government intervention in the current COVID-19 situation?

People want less government involvement

There is a strong demand for more intervention

There is no clear appetite for intervention

People are satisfied with current measures