How did 30,000 people become contaminated with infected blood? | ITV News

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How did 30,000 people become contaminated with infected blood? | ITV News

Labelled the "worst treatment disaster in the NHS", the infected blood scandal saw more than 30,000 people infected with HIV and Hepatitis C after being treated with contaminated blood products.

It happened in the 1970s and 1980s, and after decades of campaigning for justice, victims and their families will finally get answers in a milestone report out on Monday after a six year long inquiry.

ITV News’ Sam Leader explains everything you need to know about the infected blood scandal.

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Date: May 20, 2024