Wales’s decision to go it alone with the timing of lockdowns and other Covid restrictions confused the public and may have been a mistake, the Welsh government’s top doctor said today.
The Welsh chief medical officer and chief scientific adviser were quizzed at the UK Covid-19 inquiry about the impact of Wales’ ‘firebreak’ lockdown and the Welsh government’s delay in issuing guidance on face coverings, and concerns that NHS Wales would be overwhelmed by the virus.
Wales’ chief medical officer (CMO) Frank Atherton, chief scientific adviser (CSA) Rob Orford and former permanent secretary to the Welsh government Shan Morgan appeared as part of module 2B, which is focusing on the Welsh government’s response to the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know from the day’s proceedings.
