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UK Covid inquiry finds government failures let virus spread 'like wildfire' in care homes

· London, United Kingdom · single source so far

Inquiry chair Heather Hallett said the care sector was 'an afterthought' during the pandemic. She called the failure to advise isolating patients discharged from hospital into care homes a 'significant omission'.

Location
London, United Kingdom · United Kingdom live map
Coordinates
51.51°N 0.13°W
Reported
20 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Category
Unrest & politics · Politics
Impact
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Situation
UK politics

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