Exclusive: Ministers were warned that the NHS could not cope with a pandemic three years ago but 'terrifying' results were kept secret

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The NHS failed a major cross-government test of its ability to handle a severe pandemic but the “terrifying” results were kept secret from the public, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal.

The NHS failed a major cross-government test of its ability to handle a severe pandemic but the “terrifying” results were kept secret from the public, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal.

 

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No world hospital system is! Stop stirring...pathetic... this is similar or worse to world wartime requirements and nobody had that right either. It will always be catch until a virus dip is seen and a an antiviral! It is “encouragement” we need in isolation from all Media NOW!!

Apparently they were wrong. Seems to be coping quite well.

Anything else going on in 2016?

Typical

No health system can cope with a pandemic - knowing about it can only marginally help . It’s the financial effect worldwide that will be horrific for years to come . For many it will be Coronavirus 19 or starving - not a good choice.

And you were one of the papers who helped the Tories continue to ignore this fact and helped lead the gullible into voting for them time and again despite the clear evidence. You reap what you sow and I hope you're proud of yourselves. SlowClap

This is news our government will have to answer once this pandemic is over. They have continually shut down or worse put services out to private contractors who failed to deliver so the NHS had to pick up the pieces. Those involved need to be held accountable and shamed.

Preparing for worst case scenarios is beyond any economy but if we ally with evil by rejecting the reality of man's need for the saviour and his teachings then worst cases will keep cropping up & our idols will be broken at great cost. Impotent religion does not warn or spur on!

The torygraph attacking the government. What is going on

Could this be the iconic photo of 2020? 'How NHS workers were failed to be protected?' Note the swabber's poor standard of PPE (falling well below WHO recommended guide), worryingly taking an aerosol generating throat swab from another NHS staff member!

They could not cope with anything before!

In October 2007, scientists warned Gordon Brown's Labour and other governments, especially China, of a Coronavirus time bomb. Not only did China ignore them, but Gordon Brown and the rest of the governments hid it. How many will die because of those actions 13 years ago ?

Save money to give themselves higher wages/bonuses.......

Too interested in preparing for Brexit.

Thankfully the British people are incredibly resourceful and resilient..... Oh shit, just realised that was before the cult of political correctness and social media snowflakes undermined our self-esteem, now half the country are pathetic quivvering wrecks crying for mummy!

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