David Pearson and Matt Hancock answers questions at daily coronavirus press conference

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by care homes during the pandemic, including lack of support, PPE, and testing. It highlights the efforts made at local levels to support care homes through resilience plans and ongoing dialogue. The importance of understanding asymptomatic infections and ensuring proper testing is emphasized. Training staff in infection prevention and providing resources from infection control funds are crucial. The transcript concludes with the need for comprehensive measures to combat the virus consistently across the country.

What support did care homes report needing during the challenging times mentioned?

What measures are being taken at the local level to support care homes?

How important is training in infection prevention control for staff in care homes?

What is the significance of the totality of measures mentioned in the text?

What challenges does the virus present that necessitate a coordinated response across the country?