Boris Johnson speaking at Downing Street press briefing

The transcript discusses the handling of local COVID-19 outbreaks in the UK, focusing on Leicester, Weston Super Mare, and Kirklees. It highlights the importance of local data sharing, monitoring infection rates, and implementing targeted lockdowns. The approach to managing future outbreaks includes five components: monitoring, engagement, testing, targeted restrictions, and lockdown as a last resort. The goal is to learn from each outbreak to improve responses and avoid nationwide restrictions.

How does Public Health England monitor the spread of the disease?

What local factors are considered while monitoring the disease spread?