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The Covid Inquiry Podcast
4. "A Witness Box Not A Soapbox"
Jul 14, 2023
Former Health Secretary and former Scottish First Minister provide evidence in the COVID inquiry. Testimonies highlight shortcomings in pandemic planning, lack of implementation of training recommendations, and impact of Brexit planning. Importance of a comprehensive inquiry and future pandemic preparedness discussed.
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- The UK's approach to COVID-19 was flawed, treating it as unstoppable instead of focusing on prevention.
- The lack of readiness in the UK's health system for a severe pandemic was evident, with inadequate plans and policies.
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Matt Hancock's Apology and Robust Questioning
During the COVID inquiry, former health secretary Matt Hancock faced three hours of robust questioning. Despite his apology, many did not accept it as sincere. It was revealed that there was a failure to think about mandatory quarantines, shielding, and border control. Hancock emphasized that the UK made a colossal mistake by treating COVID as something that could never be stopped or contained. However, it was highlighted that pandemic planning should focus on preventing the disaster in the first place.
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