Health Secretary Matt Hancock at coronavirus press briefing

The video addresses the impact of the pandemic on young people, highlighting the challenges they face such as homeschooling and lack of social interaction. It emphasizes the importance of mental health support, announcing an additional £79 million funding to enhance services for children and young people. The video also covers efforts to identify and control new COVID-19 variants, showcasing the success of genomic sequencing and testing in tracking cases and preventing spread.

What measures are being taken to tackle new variants of the virus?

Why is transparency important when new variants are found?