Sir Patrick Vallance speaks at Downing Street coronavirus press conference

The video discusses the trends in epidemic growth, focusing on the R value, which was below 1 during the summer, indicating a shrinking epidemic. As measures were relaxed, the R value increased to between 1.2 and 1.5, showing growth. The video highlights the importance of public measures like mask-wearing and social distancing in controlling the epidemic. It also presents regional data, showing varying growth rates across England, with some areas experiencing slower growth. The goal is to reduce the R value below 1 to shrink the epidemic.

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