Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe devastating death toll of Covid in the region’s care homes is set to be put under the microscope as plans for a public inquiry are unveiled.The announcement of a statutory public inquiry into Scotland’s handling of the pandemic was made by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday.It is expected that the inquiry will begin by the end of this year, with draft plans published by the Scottish Government claiming it will “scrutinise decisions taken in the course of this pandemic, and learn lessons for future pandemics”.The inquiry will also look into ‘four harms’ of Covid in Scotland - including the direct health impacts of the virus, including the handling.