Issue - meetings

The Board received a report and supporting presentation from the Public Health Department, on the most recent data on COVID-19, including an update on Halton outbreak support team activity and the most recent information on testing and vaccination for the people in Halton.

Following Members questions the following was noted:

·         The Public Health Team had been working alongside the Environmental Health Team in relation to work place safety for employees and support and guidance had been provided to them.  A paper had been sent from Halton to the Department of Health with recommendations which may help with reducing outbreaks in work places;

·         Daresbury Ward showed a higher infection rate which could be attributable to the high number of work places situated there on sites such as Daresbury Sci-Tech and Manor Park; and

·         Testing in schools had begun in readiness for 8 March.  Although Covid-19 infection rates amongst children in schools were low, all the required safety measures would be in place to protect children and staff.

On behalf of the Board the Chair thanked the Public Health team for their hard work for the people of Halton, at this unprecedented time.

RESOLVED:  That the presentation be noted.