Five takeaways from Johnson at the Covid inquiry

1. Lack of preparation: During his testimony at the Covid inquiry, Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted that the government was not fully prepared for the pandemic. This lack of preparation led to delays in implementing necessary measures to control the spread of the virus.

2. Mixed messaging: Johnson faced criticism for providing inconsistent and confusing messaging to the public throughout the pandemic. This confusion likely contributed to lower compliance with guidelines and restrictions.

3. Vaccine success: Despite the challenges faced by the government, Johnson highlighted the success of the UK’s vaccination rollout. This success was due in part to early procurement of vaccines and a well-coordinated distribution plan.

4. Care home failures: Johnson acknowledged that the government failed to protect residents in care homes during the early stages of the pandemic. This failure led to a high number of deaths among vulnerable populations.

5. Lessons learned: Johnson emphasized the importance of learning from the mistakes made during the pandemic to better prepare for future crises. He pledged to implement changes based on the findings of the Covid inquiry to improve the government’s response to emergencies.