Gavin Williamson MP giving daily government coronavirus briefing

The briefing provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the UK, highlighting a decrease in the alert level from 4 to 3, as agreed by the Joint Bio Security Center and chief medical officers. Despite a steady decrease in cases, the virus remains in circulation. Testing data shows over 7 million tests conducted, with a recent increase in positive cases. The R rate remains between 0.7 and 0.9, and efforts continue to keep it below 1. Hospital data is also discussed.

What is the current COVID alert level across the United Kingdom?

What is the significance of the Joint Bio Security Center's recommendation?

What does a decrease in COVID cases not imply about the pandemic?

How many tests for coronavirus have been carried out in the United Kingdom?

What is the estimated R rate for the United Kingdom according to Sage?