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Covid Inquiry: CMO put in 'unfair' position over school closures, says Swann

Robin Swann said it was “unfair” that the chief medical Oofficer was put in a position to decide about closing schools in NI.

The health minister is giving evidence at the UK Covid inquiry during its final week of hearings in Belfast.

Speaking on Monday, Mr Swann also said he did not think that Northern Ireland had prepared for the consequences of closing schools.

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13 May 2024

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