Much of the criticism of Boris Johnson’s response has focused on the early days of the outbreak, including a decision in March to halt widespread testing for Covid-19 in the community
Britain's health secretary Matt Hancock speaks at 10 Downing Street in London, the UK, May 15 2020. Picture: ANDREW PARSONS/HO/REUTERS
Coffey was speaking after data showed the UK became the first country in Europe to record more than 40,000 deaths from Covid-19. Though the death rate in the wider community is dropping rapidly, there’s still a crisis in care homes that has worsened tension across the government. Ministers say they have been guided throughout by “the science”, leading to accusations they’re seeking to divert blame for any missteps.
Instead — along with hospitals — they became the front-line of the pandemic. According to the latest data, 42% of all deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales took place in care homes in the week ending May 8. In parliament, health secretary Matt Hancock defended the government’s performance, noting that 62% of care homes had had no reported coronavirus cases and the number of deaths was now falling. “We have made social care a priority from the start,” he told MPs.
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