Steve Powis answers question at daily coronavirus press briefing in Downing Street

The transcript discusses the availability and importance of R rate data, highlighting its variability across regions and the necessity of keeping it below 1 to avoid overwhelming the health service and prevent a second peak. The current R rate is estimated between 0.5 and 0.9, and maintaining it below 1 is crucial for lifting lockdown measures.

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