The COVID Diaries – 99 6th July
So now it’s the turn of care homes to be blamed for government failure. Boris Johnson has accused them of failing to follow proper procedures amid the coronavirus crisis in what seems to be an attempt to shift the blame for the number of deaths arising from the pandemic.
Nearly 20,000 care home residents are confirmed to have died with Covid-19, with many claiming that the true toll is much higher due to the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), adequate testing and clear guidelines for the sector.
Around 25,000 patients were discharged from hospital into care homes without being tested for coronavirus.