Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

An inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has heard evidence suggesting that it was a mistake to prioritize the reopening of pubs over schools.

Experts have voiced their concerns that the decision to reopen pubs before schools may have contributed to the spread of the virus and harmed the education of children.

As the inquiry delves into the government’s decision-making process during the pandemic, it is becoming increasingly clear that mistakes were made in the balancing of public health and economic concerns.

It is crucial that lessons are learned from these errors to better prepare for any future health crises.