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The UK government’s pandemic shame
Mar 17,2021 - Last updated at Mar 17,2021
By Sanjeev Krishnaand Yolanda Augustin
LONDON Many rich countries have at times failed to provide enough personal protective equipment (PPE) for their healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic. But the performance of the United Kingdom’s government which has repeatedly urged the public to “Clap for Our Carers” has been particularly shameful.
Although the government’s vaccination drive now dominates the headlines, we must not lose sight of the fact that at least 850 health- and social-care workers in England died from COVID-19 between March and December 2020. And these workers remain at risk.