China's Coronavirus Cover-Up

The Forgotten Frontline

Panorama follows the unfolding tragedy in care homes, as they struggle to protect residents against the killer virus. Over several months, cameras were allowed into two very different care homes, revealing the dedication of care staff, the frustration of managers and the heartache as more and more lives are lost. Across the country, more than 20,000 residents and care workers have died with coronavirus. Alison Holt asks if care homes were abandoned to fight the virus alone.