Boris Johnson speaking on COVID-19 deaths

The transcript discusses the current state of infection rates, the impact of past infection peaks, and the hope for a reduction in daily infections and deaths. It emphasizes the importance of the vaccine rollout and suggests that improvements will be seen as vaccination numbers increase.

What is the main reason for the current high infection rates according to the speaker?

• Increased testing

• A new virus strain

• Previous high peaks of infection

• Seasonal changes

How does the speaker suggest the reduction in daily infections will affect death rates?

• It will lead to a reduction in deaths

• It will have no effect

• It will stabilize death rates

• It will increase death rates

What does the speaker emphasize about the upcoming weeks as vaccines are distributed?

• They will be celebratory

• They will be easy

• They will be challenging

• They will be uneventful

According to the speaker, when will the situation start to improve significantly?

• When herd immunity is achieved

• When lockdowns are lifted

• When vaccination numbers increase

• When new treatments are discovered

What is the speaker's outlook on the future as vaccines are rolled out?

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Neutral