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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Morning Poll Asks Public: Was Government's COVID-19 Response Adequate?

A poll questions public opinion on the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning care home residents.

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Morning Poll Asks Public: Was Government's COVID-19 Response Adequate?

The Morning Poll is soliciting public opinion on the effectiveness of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll follows findings from a COVID-19 inquiry that indicated vulnerable care home residents were treated as an "afterthought" and were "sacrificed" to protect the National Health Service (NHS).

Respondents are asked to consider whether the government's actions were sufficient in addressing the crisis. The results of this poll are scheduled to be published in tomorrow's Morning Mail newsletter. The inquiry's findings suggest a significant failing in the protection of care home residents, allowing the virus to spread rapidly.

This poll invites the public to voice their perspective on a critical period of public health management, with particular attention to the treatment of those in care facilities during the pandemic.


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