When the outbreak began, thousands of patients were released into homes from hospital without being tested first, turning places of sanctuary into death traps. The virus killed an estimated 20,000 care home residents between March and June. We would have hoped lessons would have been learned and every effort now made to protect residents and those who care for them. Yet care home bosses say they are struggling to get the vaccine – despite being overwhelmed by the second wave of Covid-19. But it is also a result of the Government failing, again, to making care homes a priority.

Source: Daily Mirror December 29, 2020 21:34 UTC