Interview with Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP

The transcript discusses the challenges of responding quickly to the pandemic, emphasizing the need for rapid action based on public health advice. It highlights the limitations of current data in predicting transmission rates and the necessity of acting in anticipation. The implementation of Tier 4 measures and the response to a new, more contagious variant are detailed. The discussion concludes with a focus on future actions and the importance of following public health guidance.

How does the speaker justify the need for a full national lockdown?

What actions were taken in response to the new variant mentioned in the text?