Health Secretary Matt Hancock gives daily press briefing

The video discusses the achievement of five key tests related to the pandemic, including the protection of the NHS, falling infection and death rates, and addressing operational challenges. It outlines the goal of conducting 100,000 tests per day and the expansion of testing capacity through new drive-thru centers, home testing kits, and mobile units. The video also highlights the progressive expansion of testing access to hospital patients, NHS staff, and essential workers, and the rollout of testing for asymptomatic residents and staff in care homes to protect the most vulnerable.

What are some of the criteria mentioned for the five tests that have been met?

• Increased PPE shortages

• Increased hospital admissions

• Rising infection rates

• Protection of the NHS

What was the target number of daily tests set at the start of the month?

• 100,000 tests

• 150,000 tests

• 50,000 tests

• 75,000 tests

How many mobile testing units were planned to be deployed by the end of the week?

• 70 units

• 17 units

• 50 units

• 100 units

Who will have access to testing in care homes according to the expanded testing plan?

• Only NHS staff

• All residents and staff, regardless of symptoms

• Only staff with symptoms

• Only symptomatic residents

What is the primary goal of expanding testing access in care homes and the NHS?

• To protect the most vulnerable

• To increase infection rates

• To increase hospital admissions

• To reduce PPE usage