UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry

BBC NewsThursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:42:03 PM
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UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry
  • The inquiry into the UK's Covid response revealed that government delays led to an estimated 23,000 unnecessary deaths during the first wave, emphasizing a critical failure in crisis management.
  • This finding raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the government's pandemic response strategies and decision
  • The report aligns with ongoing discussions about the potential for avoiding lockdowns and the need for a thorough examination of political decisions made during the pandemic.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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