Patrick Vallance speaking at government coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the reduction of NHS pressures in parts of England, such as the north and Midlands, due to falling infection rates. However, it highlights rising pressures in other regions like London and the southeast, where infection rates remain high. The impact of high infection rates includes increased hospitalizations and deaths, emphasizing the need for continued measures to reduce these rates. The discussion concludes with a transition to the next question.

What are the potential consequences of high infection rates mentioned in the text?

What measures are suggested to bring infection rates down?