BBC news website wrote: The UK government was being hit with criticism earlier for not joining a EU scheme to get ventilators to the health providers that need them.
But it seems like it was just a case of the invite being lost in the mail.
The prime minister's spokesman said this morning that the UK was "making it's own efforts" to source more ventilators.
But this statement has now been updated to say: “Owing to an initial communication problem, the UK did not receive an invitation in time to join in four joint procurements in response to the coronavirus pandemic."
The spokesman says the European Commission has confirmed the UK is eligible to take part in any further procurements though during the so-called transition period after Brexit.
So, he adds: "We will consider participating in future procurement schemes on the basis of public health requirements at the time."
We have been delivered 50 paper masks from the enteral stock order that's been distributed between NHS, care homes and community services. So they're away under lock and key until we get a suspected case. And when they run out, I dunno. Maybe the residents might knit us some?
I feel like such an arsehole now. I was literally the only house not clapping. How can I have been following this pandemic 24/7 for two weeks and had no idea I was supposed to be clapping.
Zilnad wrote:I feel like such an arsehole now. I was literally the only house not clapping. How can I have been following this pandemic 24/7 for two weeks and had no idea I was supposed to be clapping.
Anxiety rising :'(
I wouldn't worry, i didn't clap either, though that was because firstly, i didn't realise what time it was, and secondly, i was on the bog.
Best way to show solidarity with the NHS is to stay indoors.
The ambulance was down my road today dealing with one of my neighbours and while one of the crew was faffing around with one of the canisters a delivery driver went up to him and asked if he had a spare mask.
Zilnad wrote:I feel like such an arsehole now. I was literally the only house not clapping. How can I have been following this pandemic 24/7 for two weeks and had no idea I was supposed to be clapping.
Anxiety rising :'(
I didn't clap either (not that I can), seems pointless clapping at an empty street.
I mean the NHS does a bloody amazing job and all that, but bolocks to clapping in unison.