Matt Hancock Apologizes for Covid-19 Deaths, Calls for Inquiry to Learn Lessons for Future Pandemics

He acknowledged that some may find it hard to accept his apology, but he said it was honest and heartfelt.

Hancock emphasized the importance of learning the right lessons from the pandemic to prevent future outbreaks, noting that he had put in place systems to deal with a pandemic but now feared they were being dismantled.

He stated that his focus was on ensuring that the inquiry into the pandemic would learn the right lessons to prevent future pandemics much earlier.