Professor John Newton speaks at Downing Street coronavirus press briefing

The video discusses the importance of testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining that lockdowns were necessary due to the virus's spread, not a lack of tests. It highlights that testing levels did not prolong lockdowns and compares the UK's situation with Germany's. The UK set a target of 100,000 tests a day to prepare for future pandemic phases, emphasizing learning from other countries' experiences.

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