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The Guardian
UK failures caused Covid spread in care homes
A UK public inquiry has found that government failures contributed to the rapid spread of Covid-19 in care homes, resulting in over 43,000 deaths between March 2020 and July 2022. The report criticizes the lack of guidance on isolating discharged hospital patients and inadequate protective measures for staff, highlighting emotional and physical harm to residents and workers. It makes eight recommendations to improve future pandemic preparedness and response in the social care sector.
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