UK minister apologises for continuing meeting after positive Covid test | Coronavirus

A well being minister has apologised for persevering with with a gathering regardless of being conscious she had examined constructive for Covid.

Gillian Keegan, the minister for care and psychological well being, stated on Twitter she was in a gathering with three fathers who had misplaced their daughters to suicide when she obtained the results of a lateral circulate check.

She stated she ought to have “instantly” ended the assembly, and described not doing in order a “mistake” and “an error of judgment”. The Chichester MP stated she had informed the lads the results of the check however stayed on to listen to their tales whereas taking “additional precautions”.

She stated on Twitter: “Earlier right now, forward of a deliberate go to I took a precautionary LFD check which gave a constructive end result. I’m now isolating at house and thankfully really feel advantageous.

“After I was informed my check was constructive I used to be listening to a few fathers who had tragically misplaced their daughters to suicide. I informed them the end result and took additional precautions however with their consent, I stayed for a brief interval to listen to their tales.

“I ought to have instantly ended the assembly and on reflection this was an error of judgment on my half.

“I absolutely recognise the significance of following the letter and spirit of the insurance policies, so wish to be upfront about what occurred and to apologise for the error I made.”

I ought to have instantly ended the assembly and on reflection this was an error of judgment on my half. I absolutely recognise the significance of following the letter and spirit of the insurance policies, so wish to be upfront about what occurred and to apologise for the error I made. 3/3

— Gillian Keegan (@GillianKeegan) February 8, 2022

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