Home Secretary Matt Hancock welcomes the news about the Oxford or Pfizer vaccines effectiveness

The transcript discusses the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in reducing severe COVID-19 infections among those over 70, with an 80% reduction in hospitalizations. It also compares the Oxford and Pfizer vaccines, noting that the Oxford vaccine offers slightly better protection 35 days after the first dose. The results have contributed to a decrease in ICU admissions for people over 80 in the UK.

What is the reported effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine in reducing severe infections among the elderly?

• 80%

• 60%

• 90%

• 50%

Which vaccine shows slightly better protection against COVID-19 after the first dose?

• Moderna

• Pfizer

• Oxford

• Johnson & Johnson

How many days after the first jab does the Oxford vaccine show better protection than Pfizer?

• 21 days

• 42 days

• 35 days

• 14 days

Who is expected to provide more details about the vaccine results?

• Professor Smith

• Professor Van Tam

• Dr. Johnson

• Dr. Lee

What recent trend has been observed in ICU admissions for people over 80 in the UK?

• Admissions have doubled

• Admissions have dropped to single figures

• No change in admissions

• Increase in admissions