Robert Jenrick and Prof Yvonne Doyle answer question about UK deaths at daily coronavirus press briefing in Downing Stre

The transcript addresses a question from Edward about why the UK experienced more COVID-19 deaths compared to Italy, despite having sufficient healthcare capacity. The response highlights the difficulty in making international comparisons due to different measurement methods. It emphasizes the importance of using excess mortality as a future measure for accurate comparisons. The NHS's ability to manage ICU and ventilator capacity, along with the establishment of Nightingale hospitals, is credited for preventing overwhelming scenes seen in Italy. The discussion concludes with the need for consistent measurement methods across countries to understand the pandemic's impact accurately.

In what ways did the NHS manage to avoid being overwhelmed during the pandemic?

Why is it challenging to make accurate international comparisons regarding COVID-19 deaths?