Stephen Powis speaks at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19, focusing on daily death statistics, data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on confirmed and suspected deaths, and hospital data showing trends in admissions and critical care. The seven-day rolling average indicates a reduction in daily deaths. ONS data includes both confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases, showing a decline in deaths over time. Hospital data reveals a decrease in admissions and critical care patients, reflecting the effectiveness of social distancing measures.

What is the significance of using a seven-day rolling average in analyzing COVID-19 daily deaths?

• It provides a more stable trend by smoothing out daily fluctuations.

• It highlights the highest number of deaths in a week.

• It shows the exact number of deaths each day.

• It predicts future death rates accurately.

What additional information does the ONS data provide compared to test-confirmed cases?

• It excludes care home deaths.

• It includes suspected cases noted in death registrations.

• It includes only confirmed cases.

• It only covers hospital deaths.

How has the trend in hospital admissions with COVID-19 changed since mid-April?

• Admissions have declined.

• Admissions have fluctuated without a clear trend.

• Admissions have increased significantly.

• Admissions have remained constant.

What is the impact of social distancing measures on COVID-19 hospital data?

• It has caused more hospital admissions.

• It has resulted in a decline in critical care cases.

• It has led to an increase in critical care cases.

• It has had no impact on hospital data.

Which organization provides the data for hospital admissions in the top chart?

• Public Health England

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• NHS England