Matt Hancock giving Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The briefing provides an update on the COVID-19 situation, highlighting a decrease in daily cases and the flattening of the second peak. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines, noting their historical success in eradicating diseases like smallpox and their role in combating flu. The briefing also reports on the significant number of vaccinations already administered this year.

What is the latest average number of new COVID-19 cases reported each day?

How many COVID patients are currently in the hospital across the UK?

What was the number of reported deaths from COVID-19 yesterday?

What is considered the best long-term answer to the COVID-19 pandemic according to the briefing?

How many people have been vaccinated this year, according to the briefing?