Furore over lockdown order for UK care homes grows
An examination by Reuters of the guidance issued to care homes has provided no evidence that any such early lockdown was ordered
15 May 2020 - 17:27
London — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Britain's parliament on Wednesday that his government moved swiftly to protect the country's vulnerable care homes. Under increasing pressure to defend his record on fighting Covid-19, he said: “We brought in the lockdown in care homes ahead of the general lockdown.”
An examination by Reuters of the guidance issued to care homes, as well as interviews with three care home providers, has provided no evidence that any such early lockdown was ordered...
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