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UK Inquiry Reveals Dire Failings in COVID-19 Preparedness, Calls for Sweeping Reforms

London, UK – A comprehensive report released today has definitively found that the United Kingdom’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly hampered by inadequate governmental planning, processes, and policies. The first of several upcoming reports from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry scrutinized the nation’s preparedness for such a health crisis and brought to light the substantial human and financial costs that might have been mitigated with better foresight and preparedness in 2020. Over 235,000 deaths …

An In-Depth Look at the Failings of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Washington, D.C. – A new report conducted by a group of individuals outside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights significant concerns regarding the agency’s performance during the ongoing pandemic. The People’s External Review sheds light on the high number of deaths and the challenges faced by those left behind in the wake of the crisis. The findings reveal a critical assessment of the CDC’s response to the pandemic, pointing out gaps in …