Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, answers questions at Downing Street press briefing

The transcript discusses the challenges of vaccine rollout, emphasizing the logistical constraints and the need to revaccinate within a specific timeframe. It highlights the inevitability of respiratory virus surges in winter, even with successful vaccine distribution. The speaker stresses the importance of managing expectations regarding COVID-19 and flu, noting that surges are common despite vaccination efforts.

How does the speaker relate the effectiveness of the vaccine rollout to the risks of flu and COVID-19?

What does the speaker mean by saying that expecting no surges in COVID-19 seems surprising?