Sajid Javid has apologised for a tweet suggesting people should not 'cower' from Covid-19, after bereaved families called his comment 'deeply insensitive'. The Health Secretary on Sunday deleted the tweet, saying it 'was a poor choice of words and I sincerely apologise'. 'Please, if you haven't yet, get your jab, as we learn to live with, rather than cower from, this virus,' he added. The Health Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised for a tweet suggesting people should no 'cower' from Covid-19, after bereaved families called his comment 'deeply insensitive' [File photo]Co-founder of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Jo Goodman had said Mr Javid's original comment was 'deeply insensitive on a number of levels'. Liberal Democrat health spokeswoman Munira Wilson said Mr Javid's tweet was 'outrageous' while thousands remain in UK hospitals with Covid-19.

Source: Daily Mail July 25, 2021 11:45 UTC