Ofcom says it has given ITV a warning over Dr Hilary Jones’ appearance on Lorraine.
Ofcom received 3,833 complaints after Dr Hilary incorrectly said 90% of the Covid-19 patients in the hospital were unvaccinated.
The figure he described was actually applicable to those who were in intensive care at the time.
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He made the claim during an appearance on Lorraine on December 6.
Actor Martin Kemp also gave out the inaccurate statistic on the show the following day.
It then took two days for ITV to air a clarification regarding the figures Dr Hilary discussed with viewers.
Ofcom warns ITV over Dr Hilary Jones remarks
Ofcom has now revealed that it will not be investigating the remarks made.
However, it says it has given the broadcaster a warning to “take greater care” in the future.
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