UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosts coronavirus press conference inside 10 Downing Street.

The video discusses the effectiveness of vaccination in reducing transmission and protecting against severe illness and death. Despite this, there are concerns about the Delta variant, which is spreading rapidly and causing a significant increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, particularly in England and the Northwest.

What is one of the main benefits of receiving two doses of the vaccine?

• It guarantees immunity for life.

• It provides a high degree of protection against severe illness and death.

• It eliminates the need for masks.

• It completely prevents COVID-19 infection.

What is a significant concern for the elderly and vulnerable despite vaccination?

• They are unaffected by new variants.

• They do not need any further precautions.

• They are completely immune.

• They may still succumb to the virus.

Why is there concern about the Delta variant?

• It is less contagious than other variants.

• It spreads faster than the 3rd wave predicted earlier.

• It has no impact on vaccinated individuals.

• It only affects the elderly.

What is the weekly growth rate of COVID-19 cases in the worst affected areas?

• 100%

• 64%

• 50%

• 20%

How much has the average number of hospital admissions increased in the Northwest?

• 75%

• 45%

• 61%

• 30%