Northern Ireland mother testifies at UK Covid-19 Inquiry, criticizing hospital treatment after newborn son died due to Covid-19 and full PPE requirements.

Catherine Todd, a Northern Ireland mother, testified at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry about her traumatic experience during the pandemic. After contracting Covid-19 while pregnant, she felt unsafe in the Ulster Hospital. Her newborn son, Ziggy, died shortly after birth on July 21, 2021. Todd criticized the hospital's treatment, claiming she was not prioritized due to her Covid status and was required to wear full PPE while holding her dying son, raising questions about the necessity of these measures.

September 11, 2024
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