Boris Johnson announcing new national lockdown

The video discusses the need for a national lockdown in England to control a new COVID-19 variant. It outlines the legal reasons for leaving home, such as shopping for essentials, work, exercise, medical needs, and escaping domestic abuse. Vulnerable individuals are advised to shield, and schools will transition to remote learning, except for vulnerable children and children of keyworkers.

What is the primary reason for implementing a national lockdown in England?

• To increase economic activity

• To reduce traffic congestion

• To control a new variant of the virus

• To improve air quality

Under the lockdown, which of the following is NOT a permitted reason to leave home?

• Shopping for essentials

• Attending a large social gathering

• Exercising

• Seeking medical assistance

What advice is given to individuals who are clinically extremely vulnerable?

• To ignore government guidelines

• To travel frequently for leisure

• To continue their daily routine as normal

• To begin shielding again

What change is being made to educational institutions in response to the lockdown?

• Only universities will close

• All schools will remain open as usual

• No changes will be made

• Schools will switch to remote learning

Which group of children is allowed to continue attending school in person?

• All students

• Children who live close to the school

• Only students in their final year

• Vulnerable children and children of key workers