UK Coronavirus Numbers Update on 19 April 2020 - Education Secretary Gavin Williamson Part 1

The briefing provides an update on the coronavirus situation, urging the public to stay home to protect the NHS and save lives. It includes data on testing, positive cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities, and concludes with condolences to those who have lost loved ones.

Who joined the speaker in the briefing?

• The Prime Minister

• Jenny Harris and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer

• The Health Secretary

• The Chief Scientific Advisor

What is the main reason given for staying at home during these times?

• To reduce traffic on roads

• To support local businesses

• To enjoy more family time

• To protect the NHS and save lives

How many coronavirus tests had been conducted in Great Britain as of the briefing?

• 450,000

• 500,000

• 480,206

• 400,000

What was the increase in the number of positive cases since the previous day?

• 5,850 cases

• 4,850 cases

• 6,000 cases

• 5,000 cases

How many people were reported to be in hospital with coronavirus in the UK?

• 18,000

• 18,118

• 17,500

• 19,000