UK government warned of infected blood risks in 1970s

Summary: A commercial blood product scandal in the NHS history involved infected donations from convicts and poor areas. The product, Koate, infected thousands with AIDS and hepatitis C, causing about 3,000 deaths. Bayer's subsidiary warned of virus contamination in the 1970s, yet the product was approved. The government failed to act promptly, leading to further infections. The inquiry will report next month.

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