Issue - meetings

Report by Associate Director of Public Health

The Board gave consideration to a report reviewing the work of Public Health in Argyll and Bute in relation to Covid-19.  The report built on accounts provided in earlier reports and provided the timeliest update as the pandemic unfolded in Argyll and Bute as well as the improved response, in terms of timely access to testing and clinical management.

Decision

The Integration Joint Board noted the Covid-19 current status update in terms of –

·         Distribution of infection rates in Argyll and Bute community.

·         Covid-19 testing in Argyll and Bute community.

·         Support to Argyll and Bute Community during the peak of Covid-19 pandemic and its adaption to the new response phases.

·         Look forward planning themes/implications.

(Reference: Report by Associate Director of Public Health dated 25 November 2020, submitted)