Agenda item

Public Health Covid-19 (North Area) - Leyla Brooke

Minutes:

The Neighbourhood Engagement Officer provided an update in relation to Covid-19.  Members were made aware that cases were relatively high in Barnsley, but were stable.  Home testing kits had been distributed throughout the area and were now the type only requiring a nasal swab.

 

With regards to vaccinations, it was noted that discussions had taken place around further vaccine locations, and that Priory Campus was still operating walk-in sessions for those aged over 16. However, there had been a slowing of the uptake.  The vaccinate rate in Barnsley was slightly behind the national average with this more pronounced in under 40s.  Consideration was being given to why this was the case.

 

Members noted that the flu vaccination programme would be launched shortly, and uptake would be widely promoted.

 

Members heard of the increase in anti-vax posters and graffiti and were urged to report any seen.

 

Questions were raised around the vaccination of those younger than 16, and it was noted that vaccinations in schools would commence shortly for those age 12-15.  Booster vaccinations would also start imminently, with clinically vulnerable and those in social care prioritised.

 

RECOMMENDED that the report be noted.

 

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