Health minister admits care homes still lack coronavirus testing capacity

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'We understand the mantra that was about 'save the NHS' but the concern we have is at what cost was that going to happen,' asks National Care Association

Jack Dodsley, 79, with a carer in PPE at Newfield Nursing HomeTom Maddick/SWNSCarers working at Newfield Nursing HomeJack Dodsley, 79, sits with a carerA care staff member wearing PPEA carer wearing PPE uses a speakerA carer wearing PPE helps Jack Dodsley, 79A carer brings food to a resident at Newfield Nursing HomeA staff member puts on PPE at Newfield Nursing HomeA bench at Newfield Nursing HomeJackie Wilson, a healthcare assistant, wearing PPE before going into roomsCarers working at...

 

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Is this still happening today?

Given the structure and lack of centeralisation plus very hard for govt to intervene in private sector it is going to take time hopefully not much longer.

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