Former health secretary faces latest round of question surrounding the Covid pandemic
Covid-19 InquiryDuring the day’s session, Mr Hancock went to comment on supplies of PPE, the Government’s overall preparedness, pandemic messaging and the application of its Covid guidance.1. Interference from Number 10 led to testing difficulties
“And therefore the people being difficult for Number 10, part of my job was to provide a shield from that.“And I know that I ruffled some feathers in doing so, but my job was, ironically, also to protect the NHS from some of that.”Earlier, Mr Hancock said then-first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon was also causing “all sorts of difficulties” during the crisis.
Asked about no more stock of gowns in April 2020, he said: “Gowns I think at one point we got to within six or seven hours of running out.He then added that Facemasks should be worn by hospital patients, visitors and staff “immediately” in the event of a future pandemic. Lombardy, the largest and most densely populated area in Italy, was one of the first regions in Europe to record a COVID-19 death.
Matt Hancock leaves after giving evidence for Module 3 to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London. James Manning/PA Wire
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