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The over-80s were denied intensive care treatment at the height of the pandemic, according to an investigation in the Sunday Times. The paper says that documents drawn up at the request of England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, outlined guidelines – called a “triage tool”. These were used to prevent many elderly Covid patients from receiving ventilation in intensive care, the paper adds. Hospitals in Manchester, Liverpool, London, the midlands and the south east reportedly used the criteria set out in the documents. The Department of Health and Social Care said the guidance was never formally published.

Sunday Times Front Page 13th of October 2024

Alex Salmond, former leader of the Scottish National Party and prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 after collapsing following a speech abroad, with Nicola Sturgeon reflecting on his significant influence in politics.

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