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The Covid Inquiry Podcast
6."Punched In The Mouth"
Jul 15, 2023
Testimonies cover pandemic planning, NHS weaknesses, and communication issues. Michael Gove questioned about no-deal Brexit prep. Amusing phone incident during questioning.
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- Chronic weaknesses in the UK's healthcare system were underestimated, leaving the country vulnerable to a pandemic.
- The breakdown in the power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland delayed health service reform and left it more exposed to emergencies.
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Complacency in healthcare system's ability to cope with a pandemic
Dr Richard Horton, editor of the medical journal The Lancet, testifies at the inquiry, stating that there was complacency in the UK's healthcare system's ability to cope with a pandemic. Chronic weaknesses in the NHS left the country vulnerable, and these weaknesses were underestimated.
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