Dr Jenny Harries answers questions at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video discusses the importance of infection prevention and control when moving patients, especially the elderly in care homes. It highlights the testing and recovery phases, emphasizing that patients who have recovered from diseases like COVID-19 may still test positive but are unlikely to be infectious. The video stresses the need for robust infection control systems in hospitals and care homes, and the role of local discretion in implementing testing policies. It concludes with the importance of managing vulnerable patients' health and infection risk effectively.

Why is it important to have local discretion in the testing and management of patients in hospitals?

What challenges are faced when managing elderly and vulnerable individuals in care homes?