England's Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty told MPs today he had "zero enthusiasm" for pointing the finger at care homes. The Prime Minister sparked anger earlier this month for blaming deaths on care home chiefs not "following procedures". (Image: Getty Images)Almost 20,000 people have died from coronavirus in care homes since the start of the pandemic in March. No 10 insisted the PM was "absolutely not" blaming care home chiefs - who said his remarks were "neither accurate or welcome". Asked about the claim today, Prof Whitty told MPs on the Commons' Health Select Committee: "My enthusiasm for blaming people is zero.

Source: Daily Mirror July 21, 2020 13:40 UTC