Health Secretary Matt Hancock giving daily coronavirus press briefing

The transcript discusses the expansion of COVID-19 testing to social care staff and care home residents, addressing the challenges of capacity and existing commitments to NHS staff. It highlights the regular testing of NHS staff, the increase in testing capacity, and the introduction of new protocols for testing in social care settings. The aim is to ensure that everyone with symptoms is tested, and those leaving hospitals are isolated until results are confirmed.

What is the main challenge mentioned in offering testing to social care staff and care home residents?

• Shortage of medical staff

• Pressure on capacity

• Lack of testing kits

• Inadequate funding

When did the regular testing of NHS staff begin?

• Last month

• Last weekend

• Last year

• Last summer

How many social care staff had been referred for tests at the time of the report?

• 2000

• 5000

• 4100

• 3000

What was the previous rule regarding testing in social care settings?

• Testing only if 5 people tested positive

• Testing only if 10 people tested positive

• Testing everyone regardless of symptoms

• Testing only if symptoms were severe

What happens to individuals leaving the hospital under the new testing protocol?

• They are not tested

• They are only tested if they show symptoms

• They are tested and isolated until results are available

• They are sent home immediately