<p>An MP was stunned after the government admitted almost 200 asylum seekers caught COVID while staying in dormitory accommodation at a former Army barracks.</p><p>Labour MP Yvette Cooper said “Oh my god!’ when Permanent Secretary Matthew Rycroft confirmed to the Home Affairs Committee on Wednesday there was a total of 178 positive tests in January and 19 in February at Napier Barracks in Kent.</p><p>It has been used as “emergency” accommodation since September last year, despite significant welfare concerns.</p>
