UK PM Boris Johnson describes coronavirus as the worst public health threat in a generation

The transcript discusses the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its global spread and the severity of the public health crisis. It compares the disease to seasonal flu, emphasizing its greater danger due to lack of immunity. The government has a clear plan to manage the crisis, focusing on delaying the spread to minimize suffering and protect the NHS. The most important task is to protect the elderly and vulnerable during the peak weeks of the disease.

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