The peak of coronavirus-related deaths in care homes could potentially be 'months away', the chief executive of Care England has said.
Chief medical officer admits UK will see a high coronavirus mortality rate in care homes
22.04.2020 - 20:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The chief medical officer today admitted that the UK will see a high mortality rate in care homes because those living in them are 'very vulnerable'.
Professor Chris Whitty said current statistics that suggest 826 people in care homes have died were likely to be an 'underestimate'.
Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Wednesday (April 22), Prof Whitty said people living in care homes are in the most vulnerable category and therefore, more deaths can be expected.
“In care homes,
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