A report of the Director of Public Health referenced to the published surveillance data for Wirral in relation to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Julie webster, Director of Public Health presented the report ad spoke about the daily monitoring and the rates of increase which had dramatically increased to a peak of 226 on 19 October but decreased since hen to around 74 at the last record, showing that there was still widespread community transmission. Christmas was considered a difficult time and restrictions may have to continue until Spring or until the majority of people had been vaccinated, although it was unlikely to disappear and would need to be managed in the future.

Members commented on the value of local testing and contact tracing.

Resolved: That the report be noted.