Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab announces extension of lockdown

The transcript discusses the impact of social distancing measures advised by SAGE, noting their success in slowing virus spread but highlighting mixed infection rates. The R value is below one, indicating reduced transmission, but infection rates are not low enough. Relaxing measures now could increase virus spread, risking a second peak and more deaths, and prolong economic damage. The government, following SAGE's advice, will maintain current measures for at least three more weeks.

What does SAGE indicate about the current social distancing measures?

• They have no impact on the virus spread.

• They have led to an increase in infections everywhere.

• They have been successful in slowing the virus spread.

• They have been completely ineffective.

What does an R value below one signify?

• The infection rate is increasing.

• Each infected person infects less than one other person.

• The virus is spreading rapidly.

• Each infected person infects more than one other person.

What is a potential consequence of changing social distancing measures too soon?

• A second peak of the virus.

• Complete eradication of the virus.

• A decrease in the number of deaths.

• Immediate economic recovery.

Why is it advised against relaxing the current measures?

• It would lead to a decrease in virus spread.

• It could damage both public health and the economy.

• It would only affect the economy positively.

• It would have no effect on public health.

What is the government's decision based on SAGE's advice?

• To relax the measures immediately.

• To keep the measures in place for at least three more weeks.

• To ignore SAGE's advice.

• To remove all restrictions.