Care homes ignored in early years of Covid pandemic. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/20/uk-government-failures-led-to-covid-spreading-like-wildfire-in-care-homes-inquiry-finds > eight key recommendations in the report, which include better pandemic planning, financial support to help social care staff to self-isolate, guidance on visiting restrictions and better inspection during lockdowns. No mention of indoor air quality or infection control. Care homes are still overwhelmingly the main location for ARIs (Acute Respiratory Infection Incidents) https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-reports-2026-to-2027-season/national-flu-and-covid-19-surveillance-report-15-october-2026-week-42#community-surveillance