Boris Johnson making first speech from Downing Street since COVID 19 recovery

The speaker expresses gratitude to key individuals, including Dominic Raab, and the public for their resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acknowledging the ongoing challenges and sadness brought by the virus, the speaker emphasizes that this is the biggest challenge since the war. Despite these difficulties, there are signs of progress, such as fewer hospital admissions and COVID-19 patients in ICU, indicating that the country is passing through the peak of the pandemic.

What emotions does the speaker acknowledge in relation to the virus?

What does the speaker imply about the future in relation to the pandemic?