Coronavirus

Question 1

What is the government’s approach to the coronavirus?

Answer 1

A science-led approach to tackling coronavirus. That means we are working closely with the Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty to stop the spread of the virus. They are in turn working with scientists, researchers, academics, and epidemiologists at the forefront of their fields to develop a world-leading response to coronavirus

Question 2

How much has the government provided to the IMF to support the economies of developing countries affected by the virus?

Answer 2

£150 million

Question 3

How much has the government provided to the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to innovate on a vaccine?

Answer 3

£50 million

Question 4

How much has the government provided to research the virus and develop a rapid test?

Answer 4

£25 million

Question 5

How much has the government provided to the WHO’s coronavirus appeal?

Answer 5

£10 million

Question 6

How much did the 2020 Budget set out to support the economy through the pandemic?

Answer 6

£30 billion