Sajid Javid apologises for suggesting people should not ‘cower’ from Covid

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised for using the word ‘cower’ in reference to the public’s response to Covid (PA)

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has apologised for suggesting that the nation should not “cower” from coronavirus in remarks that were branded insensitive by bereaved families and opposition MPs.

The Cabinet minister on Sunday deleted the tweet in which he made the offending comment, conceding it “was a poor choice of word and I sincerely apologise”.