‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE

Families of Covid-19 victims have welcomed the findings of a UK government inquiry that identified a 'catastrophic failure' in PPE procurement. The report highlights that billions were wasted and lives were lost due to inadequate equipment and questionable government contracting practices.
Naomi Fulop at the Covid memorial wall in London in 2024. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Naomi Fulop at the Covid memorial wall in London in 2024. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer Covid inquiry ‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE Campaigners feel vindicated by some of report’s conclusions but are unconvinced by its verdict on ‘VIP lane’
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