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politics2 years ago

Boris Johnson's Apology Interrupted: Covid Inquiry Chaos

During his first day of evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for the pain and suffering caused by the pandemic, as well as for not calling out disparaging remarks made by Dominic Cummings about a former senior civil servant. Johnson defended his decision to stick by former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, despite criticism, and admitted that he should have recognized the seriousness of Covid-19 sooner. He expressed regret for shaking hands with Covid patients and not stopping major sporting events in March 2020. Johnson also stated that he had no other tool than lockdown to protect human life.

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#apology#boris-johnson#covid-19-inquiry
politics2 years ago

Matt Hancock's Covid Inquiry Testimony: Reflections on Lockdown Timing and School Closures

Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock testified at the Covid inquiry, stating that school closures in January 2021 could have been avoided if action had been taken earlier in the autumn. Hancock claimed that avoiding a lockdown led to tougher measures later on and accused local leaders, such as Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, of prioritizing politics over public health. He also revealed WhatsApp messages from October 2020 expressing concerns about pressure from then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak to not take sufficient action. Hancock acknowledged that his breach of social distancing guidelines by kissing his aide damaged public confidence in the rules.

via BBC.com|
#covid-inquiry#local-restrictions#matt-hancock
health2 years ago

UK's Covid Response Criticized by Health Secretary.

Former UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has criticised the country's pandemic planning, saying it was too focused on dealing with deaths rather than averting them. He apologised for each death but acknowledged that, for some, his apology would be "hard to take". Hancock was repeatedly asked about the recommendations from Exercise Cygnus, a three-day test run in October 2016 to find out how prepared the UK was for an influenza pandemic. It concluded that the UK's plan was not sufficient to "cope with the extreme demands of a severe pandemic".

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#care-homes#covid#exercise-cygnus