I know from my son, a junior doctor, that there was considerable pressure on care homes to take older people. Almost 20,000 Covid-related deaths are estimated to have occurred in British care homes – almost half the total figure. Care homes have no indemnity against the virus – so if they are sued, the damages could wipe them out. A Government pilot for rapid-testing in care homes started in 20 centres this week. The Government must do everything possible to make these tests available, and this time prioritise care homes.

Source: Daily Mail November 16, 2020 23:03 UTC