The COVID Diaries – 21 11th April
It seems millions of pounds have been spent on inaccurate coronavirus antibody tests, with payment guaranteed even if the tests don’t work. Pressure is on to reveal the companies that supplied the tests and why payment is being made even though the tests appear to be useless.
Meanwhile there is a backlash against the health secretary who has claimed that NHS staff have “overused” personal protective equipment. This comes at a time when the government is continuing to fail to supply adequate equipment to health service and care workers. Rather than trying to blame the dedicated and selflessly hard working NHS staff, perhaps Matt Hancock should blame himself?