Boris Johnson speaks at Downing Street press conference

The transcript discusses the importance of maintaining measures to control the virus, rejecting both extreme laissez-faire and full lockdown approaches. It highlights the need for a balanced, regional strategy to manage COVID-19, considering the economic and psychological costs of lockdowns and the varying impact across different regions.

What is meant by a 'balanced approach' in the context of managing the COVID-19 pandemic?

How does the regional and local approach differ from a national lockdown?