COVID-19 inquiry enters seventh session with mounting evidence demands
The COVID-19 inquiry committee has entered its seventh session with fresh demands for evidence. Over 370 folders of documents have now been handed to the team. But officials warn that piecing together the full picture will take time—comparing the task to a marathon, not a sprint. The committee’s goal is to bring clarity to the chaotic handling of the pandemic. Yet members admit the sheer scale and complexity of events may prevent a definitive account. Authorities are still redacting personal details from the files, which adds delays to the political review.
Witnesses and experts will begin giving evidence in September 2026. Their testimonies will focus on when key decisions were made and why. The process aims to impose structure on an extraordinary period—but no one expects quick answers. The sheer volume of material means progress will be slow. Even with the new motions approved, the committee has stressed that patience will be required.
The inquiry now faces months, if not years, of work. Redacted documents and the need for careful examination will stretch out the timeline. When hearings finally begin, they will centre on the actions taken—and the reasons behind them.
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