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health2 years ago•5 min saved

The Lingering Threat: Covid's Resurgence and the Potential for Lockdowns

Disabled and vulnerable individuals continue to face the consequences of the government's lack of official strategy and guidance on reducing Covid-19 transmission. Despite the increasing number of positive cases in England, there is a sense of denial and a desire to move on from the pandemic. Clinically vulnerable people are left without adequate protection, with limited access to vaccines and a lack of support. The abandonment of precautions in healthcare settings further endangers vulnerable patients. It is crucial to confront the virus and implement smart public health measures to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent further damage.

via The Guardian|

#clinically-vulnerable #covid-19 #denial

human-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

"Investigating the Shocking Romanian Care Homes Scandal: Uncovering Inhumane and Degrading Abuse"

Disturbing revelations of abuse and neglect in Romanian care homes have sparked outrage and led to the resignation of two Cabinet members. NGOs uncovered residents living in deplorable conditions, including malnourishment, unsanitary living spaces, and physical abuse. Investigations have revealed organized criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals, subjecting them to unpaid labor and withholding their state benefits. The scandal highlights the ongoing issue of corruption in Romania and the impact it has on the socially vulnerable. President Klaus Iohannis has called for measures to address the "national disgrace," while the European Commission expressed deep concern and emphasized the need to protect vulnerable people in the EU.

via Yahoo News|

#abuse #care-homes #corruption

human-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

"Investigating the Shocking Romanian Care Homes Scandal: Uncovering Inhumane and Degrading Abuse"

A scandal has erupted in Romania over the inhumane and degrading conditions in care homes for older and disabled people. A rights group discovered residents living in squalid conditions, with some lying on soiled mattresses and others confined to secluded rooms without light. The revelations have led to a judicial investigation and the resignation of two Cabinet members. This scandal is the latest in a series of disturbing discoveries that highlight the impact of corruption on vulnerable individuals in Romania, which remains one of the most corrupt members of the European Union.

via The Associated Press|

#abuse #care-homes #corruption

health2 years ago•10 min saved

UK Pandemic Plan Criticized for Focusing on Flu Threat, Says Health Chief and Former Prime Minister

The director general of the Department of Health and Social Care's Global Health division, Clara Swinson, has defended the UK's pandemic plan, which focused on influenza, stating that it was a reasonable decision at the time. She acknowledged that the plan could have been updated in some areas, such as technology, but the basic premise remained the same. Swinson also stated that the plan had been updated to reflect the need for a strategy that covered all routes of transmission. The inquiry also heard that vulnerable people were not directly considered during pandemic planning, and that the UK did not run out of PPE nationally during the pandemic.

via BBC|

#emergency-preparedness #health #influenza