Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Why has it taken so long to ramp up testing?
A: The number of tests yesterday 6,491, up from 5,605 and half of all tests have been completed in last week. Working hard to ramp up efforts. New testing facility in Milton Keynes
Q: Why has it taken so long to ramp up testing?
A: The number of tests yesterday 6,491, up from 5,605 and half of all tests have been completed in last week. Working hard to ramp up efforts. New testing facility in Milton Keynes
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: When will we reach 10,000 tests a day - France at 20,000 by weekend
A: We want to get to 25,000 a day within three weeks. There’s more do to
Q: When will we reach 10,000 tests a day - France at 20,000 by weekend
A: We want to get to 25,000 a day within three weeks. There’s more do to
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: What is the priority list for testing now it seems to include Royal Family
A: Those at risk of severe illness - pneumonia, respiratory or flu symptoms; all new patients admitted to hospital or where residential or care setting.
Q: What is the priority list for testing now it seems to include Royal Family
A: Those at risk of severe illness - pneumonia, respiratory or flu symptoms; all new patients admitted to hospital or where residential or care setting.
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: PHE (Public Health England) say the antibody test showing you’ve had Covid-19 test cd be available in a week. Will you get a certificate / passport if you pass
A: We have ordered 3.5 million of these tests and PHE currently testing them
Q: PHE (Public Health England) say the antibody test showing you’ve had Covid-19 test cd be available in a week. Will you get a certificate / passport if you pass
A: We have ordered 3.5 million of these tests and PHE currently testing them
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Could we see more restrictions on say construction workers when we get package for self employed tomorrow?
A: We have said if further steps required at a future point we won’t hesitate but we’ve set out the steps needed for now.
Q: Could we see more restrictions on say construction workers when we get package for self employed tomorrow?
A: We have said if further steps required at a future point we won’t hesitate but we’ve set out the steps needed for now.
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: France saying 6 weeks for lockdown. Any timetable update?
A: PM said 3 weeks on Monday then a review. That remains the case
Q: France saying 6 weeks for lockdown. Any timetable update?
A: PM said 3 weeks on Monday then a review. That remains the case
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Given Commons rising today will police have powers from tonight
A: Regulation which requires signature of the health Secretary
Q: Given Commons rising today will police have powers from tonight
A: Regulation which requires signature of the health Secretary
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Businesses which ignore direction to close face enforcement action up to an unlimited fine
Businesses which ignore direction to close face enforcement action up to an unlimited fine
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Further measures to stop profiteering?
A: The Competition and Markets Authority has created a Covid taskforce to address concerns companies exploiting crisis thru their pricing practices. Pls report things of concern to CMA. They can fine
Q: Further measures to stop profiteering?
A: The Competition and Markets Authority has created a Covid taskforce to address concerns companies exploiting crisis thru their pricing practices. Pls report things of concern to CMA. They can fine
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: What is done for stranded Brits abroad
A: Points to Dominic Raab statement yesterday. Working with transport companies and other gvts. Where exceptionally there are no commercial options UK will work with carriers as they have done already
Q: What is done for stranded Brits abroad
A: Points to Dominic Raab statement yesterday. Working with transport companies and other gvts. Where exceptionally there are no commercial options UK will work with carriers as they have done already
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Personal protective equipment availability
A: We shipped 7.5m pieces of PPE equipment in last 24 hours. We realise people asking for more and full weight of gvt to deliver that and working with NHS/army and a hotline for health workers
Q: Personal protective equipment availability
A: We shipped 7.5m pieces of PPE equipment in last 24 hours. We realise people asking for more and full weight of gvt to deliver that and working with NHS/army and a hotline for health workers
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
* UK government not taking part in EU wide procurement scheme for ventilators
* Gvt discussed with 3,000 organisations who came forward to help with ventilators. Focused on UK manufacturers. Details online
* UK government not taking part in EU wide procurement scheme for ventilators
* Gvt discussed with 3,000 organisations who came forward to help with ventilators. Focused on UK manufacturers. Details online
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q Coronavirus found in waste water in Holland and are testing tap. Are we testing tap water
A Hasn’t come up yet - check at press conference or details later
Q Coronavirus found in waste water in Holland and are testing tap. Are we testing tap water
A Hasn’t come up yet - check at press conference or details later
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
* Gvt has been in touch with the black cab association about helping with Covid-19 effort
* Gvt has been in touch with the black cab association about helping with Covid-19 effort
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q MoD has halted use of Zoom videoconferencing over security fears. Is it safe to use for cabinet
A will check for an answer
Q MoD has halted use of Zoom videoconferencing over security fears. Is it safe to use for cabinet
A will check for an answer
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Could police enforce supermarket 2m rule
A: Haven’t seen anything on that
Q: Could police enforce supermarket 2m rule
A: Haven’t seen anything on that
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Is there any data on movement change
A: Transport operators say number of passengers fallen. We need to keep monitoring to ensure compliance.
Q: Is there any data on movement change
A: Transport operators say number of passengers fallen. We need to keep monitoring to ensure compliance.
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Does UK death toll include deaths in care homes
A: All deaths where Covid-19 are recorded as a factor are recorded in figures
Q: Does UK death toll include deaths in care homes
A: All deaths where Covid-19 are recorded as a factor are recorded in figures
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: NHS staff getting parking fines. Should they be suspended?
A: Will look at that
Q: NHS staff getting parking fines. Should they be suspended?
A: Will look at that
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: Does PM have any thoughts about inviting opposition for a gvt if national unity
A: Havent spoken to PM about this. Have been speaking to opposition leaders re emergency legislation and there’s been good cooperation
Q: Does PM have any thoughts about inviting opposition for a gvt if national unity
A: Havent spoken to PM about this. Have been speaking to opposition leaders re emergency legislation and there’s been good cooperation
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
Q: How much more service shd London Underground be increased by
A: Operational details are for TfL. Hancock said on the basis of evidence he’s seen
Q: How much more service shd London Underground be increased by
A: Operational details are for TfL. Hancock said on the basis of evidence he’s seen
Downing Street Wednesday briefing
* The Prime Minister weekly audience with the Queen is by telephone later today
* Can’t recall PM meeting Prince Charles this month. (Claims of pix of Commonwealth day reception on 9 March)
* PM himself fit and well
* The Prime Minister weekly audience with the Queen is by telephone later today
* Can’t recall PM meeting Prince Charles this month. (Claims of pix of Commonwealth day reception on 9 March)
* PM himself fit and well
