"It is also crucial coroners open inquests into each healthcare worker death in addition to a public inquiry. This will ensure evidence is preserved and each death is properly investigated.”But the Chief Coroner has warned that verdicts of inquests on NHS staff deaths will not address PPE supply problems. But he also stressed coroner’s inquests are vital in letting bereaved families be heard and get answers. “Undoubtedly, a public inquiry will be required at the end of this pandemic. [We have] been lobbying to ensure coroner’s inquests are commenced in every healthcare worker death.

Source: Daily Mirror May 08, 2020 20:33 UTC