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UK COVID-19 Inquiry Begins Hearings in Wales

The inquiry will examine the Welsh government's pandemic response, including decision-making and public health communication.

  • The UK COVID-19 inquiry has resumed in Wales, focusing on the Welsh government's response to the pandemic.
  • Families affected by COVID-19 shared their experiences, highlighting the personal impact of the virus.
  • Baroness Heather Hallett promises to investigate Welsh government decisions 'fully and fairly' amid calls for a separate Wales-specific inquiry.
  • Key figures such as First Minister Mark Drakeford and former health minister Vaughan Gething will testify.
  • The inquiry will also explore inter-governmental relations and the impact of divergent pandemic policies between Wales and the UK.
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