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UK is no better prepared: key takeaways from Covid inquiry’s test, trace and isolation module

While a test was quickly developed, weaknesses in the early pandemic response included no plan for nationwide testing and ineffective contact tracing

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025

Conservative decision to underfund Covid self-isolation support cost lives, inquiry hears

The UK spent much less than other countries, said the former NHS Test and Trace lead

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

More self-isolation support during Covid would have saved lives – Harding

Baroness Dido Harding was head of the NHS Test and Trace programme during the crisis.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025