Significant flaws in the UK's pandemic planning meant Covid caused more deaths and economic costs than it should have. The report called for radical reform of the systems, saying the UK failed its citizens.
The report highlighted that the UK planned for the wrong pandemic scenario, leading to reliance on untested policies like lockdown. It criticized groupthink among scientists and lack of challenge from ministers.
Recommendations include creating new ministerial-level bodies for civil emergencies, an independent advisory body for emergencies, and regular pandemic response exercises to improve preparedness.
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