Boris Johnson and Sir Patrick Vallance answer questions at daily coronavirus press briefing in Downing Street

The video emphasizes the importance of taking small, monitored steps to understand their effects, particularly in the context of COVID-19. It highlights the need for careful measurement and monitoring to ensure progress. The COVID alert level system is crucial, as any increase in alert levels may halt planned steps, affecting the pace of stages two and three in the outlined road map.

What is the significance of repeating earlier statements regarding the COVID alert level system?

How will the steps outlined in the road map be affected if the alert level changes?