The sixth Covid inquiry report reveals that UK government failures caused the virus to spread like wildfire within care homes. Lead investigator Heather Hallett stated the care sector was treated as an afterthought during the pandemic. A significant omission occurred when the government failed to advise isolating patients discharged from hospitals into care homes. These systemic failings, alongside a shocking lack of PPE and visitor restrictions, contributed to the rapid spread among vulnerable elderly residents and staff.
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