Sadiq Khan demands ‘decisive action’ to protect Bame communities as Covid cases soar

Ministers have been accused of failing to take “simple steps” to protect black, Asian and ethnic minority (Bame) communities during the pandemic, with political leaders calling for "decisive action" to help groups that suffer disproportionately high rates of deaths and critical illness from coronavirus. Charities and politicians, including London mayor Sadiq Khan, are calling on the government to implement measures to better monitor the impact of the virus on Bame groups “without delay”, as infections soar...