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The looming shortages are a stark reminder of our foolish reliance on government healthcare. Successive governments have done nothing to ensure we move to a more private model for the majority of citizens. This would provide better quality and provision and leave us better placed to deal with this. We reap what we sow.

If that annoyed you somewhat, imagine how it feels to see this every time healthcare is discussed and especially in a crisis like this. Using a global catastrophe to promote one's particular views on healthcare provision is a bit annoying. Having said that, we all have our opinions although it's slightly galling to see the way this crisis is being used.

I hope as many people make it as possible and I'm sure most of us are either scared for ourselves or our loved ones. Good luck and good luck to the doctors and nurses...