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UK Covid Inquiry Blasts Chaotic Response, Tens of Thousands Dead

11/22/2025

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The Covid inquiry's Module 2 report finds the United Kingdom's pandemic response chaotic, linked to tens of thousands of deaths.
It criticizes Prime Minister Boris Johnson for distracted leadership and slow action, contrasting with South Korea and New Zealand.
The report highlights the "eat out to help out" scheme as a factor in a second wave.
The report cites corruption risks in government procurement and significant PPE spending waste.

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Story summary

The Covid inquiry's Module 2 report finds the United Kingdom's pandemic response chaotic, linked to tens of thousands of deaths.
It criticizes Prime Minister Boris Johnson for distracted leadership and slow action, contrasting with South Korea and New Zealand.
The report highlights the "eat out to help out" scheme as a factor in a second wave.
The report cites corruption risks in government procurement and significant PPE spending waste.