Matt Hancock answers question from public

The video discusses the goals of the test track and trace system in managing COVID-19 infections. It emphasizes that the aim is not just to flatten the curve but to reduce infection levels significantly. Social distancing has been crucial in flattening the curve, and the test track and trace system will be more effective as infection numbers decrease. The rollout will begin in the Isle of Wight before expanding nationwide, with the ultimate goal of keeping the infection rate below 1.

Why is it important to keep the rate of infection below 1?

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What does the speaker mean by stating that the goal is not simply to flatten the curve?

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