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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sylvia Hui

UK took action too late against COVID-19 during first wave of pandemic, top medical officer says

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Britain's government was too late in taking action against the coronavirus during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, the U.K.'s chief medical adviser said Tuesday.

Responding to questions about the U.K.'s actions in handling the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris Whitty told a public inquiry he felt he was more wary than others about the negative impacts of “shielding,” or isolation policies, school closures and lockdowns.

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