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'Lessons need learnt' after report into care homes during Covid published

'Lessons need learnt' after report into care homes during Covid published
BBC Health Wednesday 21 October 2026, 09:40 UTC 1 min read
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An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.

An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.
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