Government's tiered Covid restrictions could lead to further spread of virus, says expert

What is the primary purpose of a circuit breaker in managing COVID-19?

• To develop a vaccine

• To permanently eliminate the virus

• To temporarily reduce infection rates

• To increase hospital capacity

Which of the following is NOT a measurable criterion for assessing the circuit breaker's impact?

• Infection rates

• Number of hospitalizations

• Economic growth

• Number of deaths

What is a key component that needs to be strengthened during the circuit breaker period?

• International travel

• Public transportation

• School reopening

• Test, trace, and isolate system

Why is herd immunity not considered a viable strategy without vaccines?

• It requires a high infection rate

• It can only be achieved with vaccination

• It is too costly

• It is not scientifically proven

What is a major consideration before rolling out vaccines to the population?

• Cost of production

• Public opinion

• Speed of distribution

• Safety of the vaccine