Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivering daily coronavirus press briefing

Why was it crucial to maintain the R number below one during the exit from lockdown?

• To prevent overwhelming the healthcare system

• To allow for more community transmission

• To ensure the virus spreads more rapidly

• To increase the number of infections

What was the primary goal of the initial response to the virus?

• To delay the spread of the virus

• To increase the R number

• To ignore community transmission

• To eliminate the virus completely

What was a significant challenge in controlling the virus spread during the early stages?

• Lack of knowledge about symptoms

• Complete detection of all cases

• Excessive testing

• Overestimation of virus impact

What is the government's approach to exiting lockdown?

• An immediate return to normalcy

• A complete disregard for public opinion

• A phased and cautious approach

• A rapid and unplanned exit

Why is public support crucial during the lockdown exit process?

• To reduce the need for communication

• To allow for a faster exit

• To increase the popularity of the government

• To ensure compliance with difficult measures