Commenting on a Welsh Government announcement that some care homes are still to be tested for COVID-19, the Shadow Minister for Social Care, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, said:
“It is scandalous that, despite pledging that all care homes would be tested by June 12, 30 care homes still have not - meaning the Welsh Government has missed yet another target.
“It is unacceptable because care homes have some of society’s most vulnerable people, and they deserve so much more support than they are currently receiving from the Welsh Government.
“Over a month ago the Health Minister was clear that he was expanding testing to every resident and member of staff so to reduce harm, and bring further reassurance to those living and working in care homes and their families. He should apologise for failing to reach some residents and staff quickly and assess if any harm has been caused by these delays.”