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April 20, 2020

Report Reveals Boris Johnson Skipped Early Gov't Meetings About Coronavirus Threat
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is recovering from his own
battle with COVID-19, is coming under increasing scrutiny for his early
handling of the crisis, after a report by The Sunday Times said Johnson
skipped key government meetings in February and March about the growing
threat. The Johnson government also suggested early on they might adopt
a "herd immunity" strategy to combat the disease. British healthcare
workers say they still lack critical personal protective equipment as
they struggle to contain the virus.


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