Claim: Until 12 March, the government's advice said it was 'very unlikely' people in care homes will become infected.
Fact-check: Government guidance did say it was 'very unlikely' people in care homes would be infected with Covid-19 - Full Fact
Verdict: this is correct. government guidance, withdrawn on 13 march, stated this twice.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Pippa Allen-Kinross
Date published: 2020-05-13T00:00:00