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Boris Johnson’s Covid inquiry live: I had ‘no other tool’ for Covid than lockdown

David Foster Wallace 3 years ago 1 min read
Boris Johnson’s Covid inquiry live: I had ‘no other tool’ for Covid than lockdown
Boris Johnson direct Covid inquiry: I had ‘no other tool’ to tackle Covid but lockdown – BBC News

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  1. Boris Johnson told Britain’s coronavirus inquiry that he had “no other tool” than lockdown to control the virus in March 2020
  2. The former Prime Minister was answering a rare question from the head of the inquiry – about whether he had taken into account anti-lockdown arguments
  3. Johnson also said he should not have shaken hands with Covid patients in March 2020, and should have canceled mass gatherings such as the Cheltenham Festival.
  4. Johnson said he “should have played up” the seriousness of the virus sooner than he did, but defended not chairing five Cobra meetings in early 2020.
  5. He apologized for the “pain, loss and suffering,” and at one point fought back tears as he discussed that “tragic and tragic year.”
  6. He also said he regretted using strong language about long Covid and casting doubt on his condition
  7. At the beginning of today’s session, the head of the investigation ordered the deportation of four people who interrupted the session
  8. You can watch the session by clicking play at the top of the page; The evidence sometimes contains strong language

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