The doctor who was once the country’s most senior medic has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry that lockdown “damaged a generation” of young people.
In an emotional evidence session, Professor Dame Sally Davies, the former chief medical officer (CMO), also apologised to families who lost loved ones during the pandemic for their “harrowing” experiences.
Dame Sally, who was England’s CMO from 2011 to 2019, said she was upset by the impact of Covid and lockdown policies on children and young people despite being in favour of the first national shut down.
