Dominic Raab and Prof Angela McLean answer questions from media

The transcript discusses the challenges of managing COVID-19 death rates in Europe, emphasizing the importance of mass testing, tracking, and tracing. It highlights the role of public adherence to social distancing in reducing deaths and preserving NHS capacity. The discussion also covers the cumulative nature of death statistics and the need for a sustainable strategy to manage the pandemic long-term.

What new system has been recently instituted to manage the COVID-19 pandemic?

• A system of mass testing, tracking, tracing, and quarantining

• A new vaccination program

• A new healthcare insurance policy

• A nationwide lockdown

How has public adherence to social distancing measures helped during the pandemic?

• It has led to the closure of all public spaces.

• It has caused a shortage of medical supplies.

• It has reduced the number of deaths and preserved healthcare capacity.

• It has increased the number of COVID-19 cases.

What is the key to transitioning into a safer phase according to the speaker?

• Implementing stricter lockdowns

• Developing a new vaccine

• Increasing the number of hospitals

• Effective test, tracking, and tracing

What does Angela mean by 'cumulative deaths'?

• The number of deaths in a specific region

• The number of deaths per day

• The total number of deaths that can only remain flat or increase

• The total number of deaths that can decrease over time

What is Angela's hope for the UK's death rate curve?

• To see it become flat as quickly as possible

• To see it decrease and then increase again

• To see it fluctuate over time

• To see it increase rapidly