Interview - Boris Johnson makes campaign visit during Batley and Spen by-election

The transcript discusses the government's cautious yet irreversible approach to managing the pandemic, highlighting the success of the vaccination program in reducing severe illness and death. It emphasizes the importance of continuing vaccinations to build a strong defense against COVID-19. The speaker is optimistic about returning to normalcy by July 19th, citing the resilience of businesses during the pandemic and the need to lift social distancing rules to manage healthcare backlogs.

What is the government's approach to managing the pandemic?

• Strict and permanent

• Relaxed and flexible

• Cautious but irreversible

• Aggressive and reversible

What has been the impact of the vaccination program according to the transcript?

• It has not affected the link between infection and death

• It has successfully interrupted the link between infection, serious illness, and death

• It has increased the number of cases

• It has led to more hospitalizations

What is the target date mentioned for returning to normal life?

• June 15th

• July 19th

• August 1st

• September 10th

Why do companies need social distancing rules to be lifted?

• To expand their operations

• To improve productivity

• To increase their workforce

• To manage their backlog

What does the NHS need to manage effectively?

• Its infrastructure

• Its backlog

• Its workforce

• Its budget