Health Secretary Matt Hancock giving Downing Street coronavirus update

The video discusses the increase in PPE and medicine supplies, emphasizing collaboration with the pharmaceutical supply chain to ensure necessary treatments are available. It highlights the importance of NHS capacity in providing quality care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The speaker also pays tribute to health and social care staff for their dedication and stresses the need to equip them with necessary resources.

What is being increased to record amounts in the healthcare system?

• Ambulances

• Hospital beds

• PPE

• Medical staff

How is the healthcare system ensuring the availability of necessary medicines?

• By working closely with the pharmaceutical supply chain and hospital pharmacies

• By reducing the demand for medicines

• By importing from other countries

• By increasing local production

What is considered the core measure of NHS capacity?

• Number of healthcare workers

• Ability to provide the best care

• Number of hospitals

• Availability of PPE

What is the focus of the update provided in the third section?

• Patient satisfaction

• Healthcare funding

• Personal protective equipment for NHS and social care staff

• New medical treatments

How does the nation express its gratitude towards NHS and social care staff?

• By applauding them from streets, front doors, and balconies

• By providing more holidays

• By offering free meals

• By increasing their salaries