Johnson Puts U.K. Back in Lockdown

The video discusses the emergence of a new, more transmissible COVID variant, leading to increased hospitalizations and deaths in the UK. In response, a national lockdown is implemented, with schools moving to remote learning. The UK is accelerating its vaccination program, aiming to vaccinate priority groups by mid-February. The government emphasizes the importance of following lockdown rules to reduce virus transmission and protect the NHS. The video concludes with a hopeful outlook, highlighting the vaccination efforts as a pivotal step towards overcoming the pandemic.

How much more transmissible is the new variant of the virus compared to the old variant?

What is the current situation regarding COVID-19 patients in hospitals in England?

What measures are being taken to control the new variant of COVID-19?

What advice is given to clinically extremely vulnerable individuals?

What are the reasons for moving schools to remote provision?

What is the significance of the new Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?

What is the vaccination program's goal by the middle of February?