Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid

Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid Thirty families are starting legal action against the government, care homes and several hospitals in England over the deaths of their relatives in the early days of the Covid pandemic.

The families argue not enough was done to protect their loved ones from the virus.

They are claiming damages for loss of life and the distress caused.

The government says it specifically sought to safeguard care home residents using the best evidence available. BBC News

See also:

• Covid-19: Scientists sound alarm over new BA.2.86 “Pirola” variant The BMJ
• Families sue UK government over relatives’ deaths during Covid crisis The Guardian
• Covid cases double in a month as scientists warn about spread of new variants The Independent