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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
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The Guardian World fire coverage reports: A public inquiry led by Heather Hallett has concluded that failures by the UK government contributed to the rapid spread of Covid-19 in care homes, describing the sector as an 'afterthought' during the pandemic. The report highlighted a critical oversight in not advising the isolation of hospital patients discharged to care homes, which significantly exacerbated the situation.
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UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
The Guardian World fire coverage reports: A public inquiry led by Heather Hallett has concluded that failures by the UK government contributed to the rapid spread of Covid-19 in care homes, describing the sector as an 'afterthought' during the pandemic. The report highlighted a critical oversight in not advising the isolation of hospital patients discharged to care homes, which significantly exacerbated the situation.
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