November 20, 2025 - 507 views
The public inquiry into the Covid response in Wales has found the Welsh government's initial handling of the pandemic "inadequate" and "overly reliant" on the UK government.
More than 12,000 people died in Wales from Covid between 2020 and August 2024.
Welsh ministers say they are committed to learning from the pandemic and will work with other UK governments on the report's recommendations.
The report suggests decisions made during the second wave contributed to Wales having the highest mortality rate among the four UK nations at the time.
Fourteen government witnesses provided evidence to the inquiry. An oral statement will be made in the Senedd on November 25th.
