21/04/26
Why the UK is Now Less Equipped for a Pandemic Than Before COVID Hit International Business Times

Campaigners are calling on the UK government to bolster its readiness in anticipation of another COVID-19-level pandemic.

The appeal was raised just as the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry releases its fourth report, which evaluates the country's response during the 2020 pandemic. The findings will include recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine development and rollout.

A recent YouGov survey revealed 69 per cent of NHS staff said they were not confident about the UK's ability to deal with another pandemic, the Daily Star reported. That majority described the national health service is 'inadequately prepared,' while none of the 1,006 polled said they were 'very well prepared.'

To read the full article by Manuel Demegillo in the International Business Times, follow the link below:

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/uk-pandemic-preparedness-experts-call-action-1792070

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