The Covid-19 Inquiry, the UK’s probe into the handling of the pandemic has officially begun its public hearings and has heard from its lead lawyer that the “potentially massive impact” of lockdowns was not considered.
On Tuesday, the first full hearings started into the inquiry, which will be split into six areas, looking first into the UK’s handling of the coronavirus.
The aims of the COVID Inquiry will be to “examine, consider, and report on preparations and the response” to the pandemic in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.”
The probe, which will cost around £100 million [$118 million], will gather evidence on the preparedness of hospitals and PPE spending, and look at the impact of the virus on those with protected characteristics….