The Department of Health and Social Care executive agency is responsible for protecting the nation from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. The Faculty of Public Health questioned the logic of stepping back health-protection capability now. “Covid-19 has demonstrated the importance of a properly resourced public health system,” it said in a tweet, saying the cuts are "irresponsible and threaten the health of all in society". COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of a properly resourced public health system. “In line with the government’s Living with Covid-19 plan we are adjusting the size of our workforce as was always planned,” he said.

Source: The Guardian April 28, 2022 11:39 UTC