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THREAD - COVID-19 in the UK
The UK is becoming the epicentre of Europe& #39;s coronavirus crisis. But the media has been slow to reflect the urgency of the situation.
"It has been extraordinary...you struggle to see the death tolls on the front pages." - @carolecadwalla
The UK is becoming the epicentre of Europe& #39;s coronavirus crisis. But the media has been slow to reflect the urgency of the situation.
"It has been extraordinary...you struggle to see the death tolls on the front pages." - @carolecadwalla
The UK& #39;s initial response to COVID-19 was premised on the idea of & #39;herd immunity& #39;. It was short-lived and with good reason.
@Hardeep_Matharu spoke with us about the challenges of interrogating the government on this strategy.
@Hardeep_Matharu spoke with us about the challenges of interrogating the government on this strategy.
One of the biggest journalistic surprises in the UK has been morning TV presenter @piersmorgan.
Notorious for sensationalism, he is a former tabloid editor with a dubious record.
However on COVID-19, he has been dogged in demanding accountability, says @karinwahlj.
Notorious for sensationalism, he is a former tabloid editor with a dubious record.
However on COVID-19, he has been dogged in demanding accountability, says @karinwahlj.
Two British institutions - the National Health Service and the BBC were under intense funding pressure before COVID-19 struck.
The pandemic has brought a surge of public appreciation - however @profhelenward and @karinwahlj are wary this may not last long after the crisis.
The pandemic has brought a surge of public appreciation - however @profhelenward and @karinwahlj are wary this may not last long after the crisis.
Watch our full report on COVID-19 in the UK on @AJEnglish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSHS6OxLQM">https://www.youtube.com/watch...
