Covid-19 Update
Verbal update by the Chief Executive.
Additional documents:
Decision:
Resolved
(1) That the comprehensive verbal update be noted.
(2) That a further update be scheduled for the March 2021 meeting of the Committee.
Minutes:
The Committee received a comprehensive presentation from the Chief Executive and Directors, providing an update on the Council’s response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In introducing the presentation the Chief Executive explained that it would cover two aspects, the ongoing situation in Oxfordshire and specifically Cherwell in relation to the number of cases, as well as detailing the latest work by officers in responding to the pandemic.
The presentation covered the latest data and health statistics, including the spread of the new variant that had been identified in December 2020, and daily cases both on a County level and on a district-by-district basis; compliance, and work being undertaken by the regulatory teams to ensure the various duties and requirements were being met; the situation with schools and the availability of key worker spaces; wellbeing services, including the shielding support team and food insecurity assistance; and an update on the grants available to local businesses, and individuals who had been required to self isolate under the Test and Trace scheme.
In response to questions from the Committee the Corporate Director Adults and Housing Services explained that hospitals in the County were coping well with Covid-19 related admissions. The number of Covid patients had increased 100% from the levels seen at Christmas, but the flow of patients into hospitals was being managed well.
The Committee thanked officers for another comprehensive presentation, and requested a further update in March 2021.
Resolved
(1) That the comprehensive verbal update be noted.
(2) That a further update be scheduled for the March 2021 meeting of the Committee.