Matt Hancock: UK at peak of Covid-19 outbreak

The transcript discusses the expansion of NHS critical care capacity and testing availability during the COVID-19 crisis. It emphasizes that non-COVID NHS services remain open and highlights the importance of social distancing. The speaker outlines five tests that must be met before easing restrictions. The message concludes with a call for unity and collective resolve in combating the pandemic, likening the situation to a war where humanity is united against a common enemy.

How many spare critical care beds does the NHS currently have?

• 1000

• 2000

• 4000

• 3000

What is the current status of non-COVID NHS services?

• They are closed indefinitely.

• They are open for patients.

• They are only open for emergencies.

• They are open only on weekends.

What is being done to improve access to COVID-19 testing?

• Testing only in major cities.

• Limiting tests to healthcare workers only.

• Expanding eligibility and making access easier.

• Reducing the number of tests available.

What must be met before relaxing social distancing rules?

• Five specific tests.

• A decrease in global cases.

• A vaccine must be available.

• Approval from international health bodies.

How does the speaker describe the fight against coronavirus?

• As a war where humanity is united.

• As a minor inconvenience.

• As a local issue.

• As a political challenge.