Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health Integration gave an update to the Cabinet on the latest COVID-19 issues.

The Cabinet Member advised that from the period 9-15 April there had only been 54 new cases of COVID-19 in the Borough.  The Cabinet Member also advised that:

-  School Children: The majority of school age children in the borough were being regularly tested;

-  Vaccination Rates: Current vaccination rates were 86% for those aged over 80, 84% for those aged 70-79, 79% for those aged 60-69 and 75% of those aged 50-59.  Also, 70% of care and social workers in the borough had been vaccinated; and

-  Local Outbreak Management Plan: The Plan was being continuously updated as new information became available regarding the pandemic.

The Cabinet Member reiterated that although restrictions had been eased, members of the public should continue to be vigilant and maintain social distancing where possible.

Cabinet resolved to note the update on the latest COVID-19 pandemic issues relating to the Borough.