Matt Hancock speaks at daily coronavirus press conference

The video discusses the current status of the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of NHS Test and Trace in managing the situation. It explains how testing and contact tracing work to identify and isolate infected individuals, thereby breaking the chain of transmission. The video stresses the collective responsibility to follow guidelines to control the virus, protect the NHS, and save lives.

What is the main goal of the NHS Test and Trace system?

• To provide free healthcare to everyone

• To completely eradicate the virus immediately

• To develop a vaccine for the virus

• To replace national lockdowns with targeted isolation

What should individuals do if they experience symptoms of the virus?

• Continue with their daily activities

• Immediately isolate and get tested

• Wait for a vaccine to be available

• Ignore the symptoms

How does contact tracing help in controlling the virus?

• By identifying and isolating potential virus carriers

• By providing financial support to those affected

• By developing new vaccines

• By increasing the number of hospital beds

What is the biological purpose of the virus?

• To reproduce and make copies of itself

• To provide nutrients to other organisms

• To improve the environment

• To help humans develop immunity

Why is it important to follow NHS Test and Trace instructions?

• To ensure the virus spreads quickly

• To protect the NHS and save lives

• To increase the number of infections

• To avoid getting tested