8 Covid-19 National Situation Update PDF 299 KB
Report of the Interim Director of Public
Health, outlining the latest Covid-19 related guidance and
legislation.
Minutes:
The Board received and noted the report of the Interim Director of Public Health detailing the Covid-19 national situation. The Board reflected that prior to the national lockdown which came into force on 5th November Southampton had been in tier 1, rates were low but were not without consequence for our health service. National restrictions came into force at the right time for Southampton as there had been an increase in numbers. Coming out of the national lockdown at the beginning of December Southampton went into tier 2 with the festive grace announced whereby up to 3 households could mix from 23rd – 27th December but it was important to note this would not be without risk. There would be a further review in two weeks which would look at 5 points:-
· Overall incident rate over 7 day period
· Any changes
· Numbers of over 60’s contracting the virus
· Number of positivity rates
· Impact on the health systems not only with Covid related admissions but the winter pressures of this time of year and elective care starting to back up.
The Board noted the vaccine programme had begun its roll out and that Hands, Face, Space and Isolate remained the key message.