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Radio 4,24 Oct 2026,10 mins

68. 'An Afterthought'

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

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Baroness Hallett delivers her sixth report, into how the care sector was treated during the pandemic. Characterising the government's approach as "something of an afterthought", the Chair blamed strategic failings for the virus spreading "like wildfire". Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to use the findings of this report to develop an action plan. Alison Holt reports.

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