Why doctors say UK is better prepared for a second wave of coronavirus
by Sarah Boseley Health editor from on (#54W4Z)
Drug research, well-practised NHS staff and greater awareness of dangers give reasons for hope
When a deluge of coronavirus cases threatened to overwhelm the NHS in March, Covid-19 was a brand new and little-understood disease, causing panic as well as deaths. Hospitals under huge pressure did all they could.
Next time round, if, as everyone supposes, there is a next time, it will be different. In a second wave, or even localised spikes across the nation, the health service will know more about what it is dealing with - and will be better able to help people recover and send them home, say doctors.
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