‘Very Little Thought’ Given to ‘Damaging’ Impact Lockdown: Covid Inquiry

UK Covid-19 Inquiry handout photo of a general view of the the room where the public inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic dated June 6, 2023. UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Wire

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.