Johnson made a great song and dance about 'how we'll protect care workers'. No sooner had that lie spewed from his mouth, this..
Amelia Hill
A care home in Hove where around three-quarters of the residents are suffering symptoms of Covid-19 has been refused protective equipment by the government.
After the local MP intervened, the prime minister apparently promised that protective equipment for all care home staff will be distributed by tomorrow.
Peter Kyle, the MP for Hove, has said he will “be watching the situation and ensure this materialises”.
About three-quarters of residents and seven members of staff at Oaklands Nursing Home, in Hove, Brighton, are reportedly displaying symptoms of Covid-19 with one resident testing positive yesterday.
But despite the symptoms first appearing 15 days ago, the government has so far failed to issue the home the proper protective equipment it has asked for.
The local newspaper, the Argus, reported that three residents were tested on Saturday. One person tested positive and another person tested negative. The last result has yet to be returned.
Kyle, Labour MP for Hove, told the local paper, the Argus:
The local newspaper, the Argus, reported that three residents were tested on Saturday. One person tested positive and another person tested negative. The last result has yet to be returned.