UK's Health Secretary Sajid Javid visits King's College Hospital's ICU ward

The transcript discusses the status of COVID-19 patients in intensive care, highlighting that about half are COVID positive, with some having COVID pneumonitis. It mentions the delay in identifying the Omicron variant due to testing time and genotyping. The utility of genotyping data in influencing antiviral therapies is also discussed, though it is noted that it doesn't significantly change treatment outcomes.

What proportion of patients in intensive care are COVID-19 positive with pneumonitis?

• About two-thirds

• About half

• All of them

• About one-third

What is the current status of Omicron variant identification in intensive care patients?

• Omicron is not being tested for

• All patients have been identified with Omicron

• No patients have been identified with Omicron

• Some patients have been identified with Omicron

What is the main reason for the delay in identifying the Omicron variant in patients?

• Patients refusing tests

• Inaccurate test results

• Delay in genotyping

• Lack of testing kits

How long does it typically take to complete the genotyping process?

• A few hours

• One day

• Three days

• One week

How might genotyping data influence the management of COVID-19 patients?

• It will have no impact at all

• It could lead to new vaccine development

• It will eliminate the need for intensive care

• It might change antiviral therapy approaches