Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, speaks at daily presser on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video provides an analysis of COVID-19 data in the UK, covering testing, new cases, and hospitalizations from March to May. It highlights the increase in testing capacity, the need to reduce new cases, and the decline in hospitalizations, indicating positive trends in managing the pandemic.

What is the significance of the lab opening next week in relation to testing capacity?

Why is it important to track the index of new coronavirus cases?