During the pandemic, senior clinicians testified to the inquiry about the challenges faced by staff, likening the experience to a daily terrorist attack. Consultant anaesthetist Kevin Fong described the overwhelming scale of death witnessed in intensive care units, with staff experiencing traumatic conditions and shortages of resources. England’s chief medical officer, Chris Whitty, highlighted the lack of ICU capacity as a political choice, impacting the ability to respond effectively to emergencies. GPs also shared their struggles with inadequate pandemic preparedness in primary care, including lack of guidance on infection control practices. The testimony revealed the immense strain faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic.
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Covid inquiry hears harrowing evidence of effects on ICU staff
