U.K. Has Reached `Perilous Turning Point' for Virus, Says PM Johnson

The transcript discusses the current state of the coronavirus in the UK, highlighting a significant increase in daily positive cases, which have quadrupled in a month. It warns of a potential doubling rate of new cases every 7 to 20 days, leading to tens of thousands of new infections. The rising number of positive tests is not solely due to increased testing, as a higher proportion of tests are positive. Less than 8% of the population has antibodies. The virus is spreading fastest among those aged 20 to 29 but is also affecting more vulnerable age groups, similar to trends in France and Spain, resulting in more hospital admissions and deaths.

What was the increase in daily positive COVID-19 cases in the UK over the past month?

• Tripled

• Doubled

• Remained the same

• Quadrupled

What did health officials warn about the doubling rate of new COVID-19 cases?

• It could be between 30 and 40 days

• It could be between 50 and 60 days

• It could be between 1 and 5 days

• It could be between 7 and 20 days

What is a common misconception about the rising number of COVID-19 cases?

• It is due to a decrease in testing

• It is due to a new strain of the virus

• It is due to better healthcare facilities

• It is due to more people getting tested

Which age group is experiencing the fastest growth in new COVID-19 cases?

• 50 to 59

• 30 to 39

• 40 to 49

• 20 to 29

What has been the impact of the virus spreading to more vulnerable age groups?

• Increased hospital admissions and more deaths

• Decreased hospital admissions and fewer deaths

• No change in hospital admissions

• Increased recovery rates