2 hours agoSpain launches investigation into 37 homes for the elderly, where it is believed that the victims of the Coronavirus were left to die
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)Criminal-based investigation into 37 homes for elderly people in Spain has been opened, as it is believed the victims of the coronavirus have been left to die without proper staff care. The Public Prosecutor is investigating 124 private cases, while “Ombisperson of the Patients” is examining about 200 other cases. According to their claims, they do not [...]
The Public Prosecutor is investigating 124 private cases, while “Ombisperson of the Patients” is examining about 200 other cases.
According to their claims, they were not tested for coronavirus, they were not given adequate health treatment until families were unable to take them home. “They were left to die”, said an elderly man's relative, who could not survive the infection.
If recklessness is found, anti-owners, local authorities and staff may file charges of murder or criminal neglect, the Telegraph broadcast.
Health officials have said the prosecutor should take into account all circumstances, including ignorance about the coronavirus situation, which is a new disease and treatment for him is unknown.
So far, Spain is very hit by coronavirus, which has caused 20,002 victims, while 190,859 are infected.
