Matt Hancock delivering Downing Street press briefing

The briefing at Downing Street provides an update on the COVID-19 situation, with 37,535 new cases reported. The NHS is experiencing significant pressure, with 37,475 patients hospitalized, marking the highest number during the pandemic. The briefing also discusses the ongoing vaccine plan to combat the virus.

Who joined the coronavirus briefing alongside the speaker?

• Professor John Smith and Doctor Emily Brown

• Professor John Smith and Doctor Susan Hopkins

• Professor Steve Powers and Doctor Susan Hopkins

• Professor Steve Powers and Doctor Emily Brown

What was the number of positive coronavirus cases recorded today?

• 35,375

• 35,735

• 37,535

• 37,753

What is the current pressure level on the NHS?

• Significant pressure in all parts of the country

• Moderate pressure in some parts of the country

• Low pressure in most parts of the country

• No pressure at all

How many people are currently hospitalized with coronavirus in the UK?

• 37,475

• 37,745

• 34,775

• 34,475

What is the significance of the current number of hospitalizations?

• It is the highest throughout the pandemic

• It is lower than the previous peak

• It is the lowest throughout the pandemic

• It is the same as the previous peak