Extract from Lords motion to app[rove the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North East of England) Regulations 2020 - Oct 12

Tuesday, 13 October 2020 08:00

Baroness Altmann (Con):...How many people will die or suffer life-limiting impacts? Who has done those estimates? For example, Hull University NHS teaching hospitals have already informed thousands of patients that they will have to wait two years for medical treatment. As another example, 16,000 fewer patients than expected are being urgently referred for lung cancer tests just since March—a 50% fall. Some fear going out, but others may develop a cough and just self-isolate rather than...Request free trial