The royal commission into aged care has heard that the aged care sector was under-prepared to deal with the human tragedy that’s unfolded since the coronavirus pandemic struck.
More than 1,000 elderly residents have now been infected with the virus and more than 200 have died.
The inquiry has heard that while there had been plenty of preparation in the general health system, there was no specific plan for how to respond to COVID-19 in aged care.
Ursula Malone reports.
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