U.K. Has Reached `Perilous Turning Point' for Virus, Says PM Johnson

The transcript discusses the current state of the coronavirus in the UK, highlighting a significant increase in daily positive cases, which have quadrupled in a month. It warns of a potential doubling rate of new cases every 7 to 20 days, leading to tens of thousands of new infections. The rising number of positive tests is not solely due to increased testing, as a higher proportion of tests are positive. Less than 8% of the population has antibodies. The virus is spreading fastest among those aged 20 to 29 but is also affecting more vulnerable age groups, similar to trends in France and Spain, resulting in more hospital admissions and deaths.

What was the average number of people testing positive for coronavirus across the UK before the latest figure?

What warning did the chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser give regarding the doubling rate for new cases?

What percentage of people are suggested to have antibodies to keep the virus off according to the latest data?

Which age group is experiencing the fastest growth in new COVID-19 cases?

What has been observed in France and Spain regarding the spread of the virus to vulnerable age groups?