Decision details

Covid-19 Testing

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To agree additional funding for Covid-19 tests

Decision:

That:

 

1)         the gaps in Covid testing provision in Wokingham Borough be noted;

 

2)         a supplementary estimate of up to £120,000 be approved for the purchase of Covid swab test service for emergency provision;

 

3)         this supplementary estimate will be drawn down in stages as tests are needed for essential workers or outbreak management;

 

4)         the decisions relating to the draw down on this supplementary estimate be delegated to the Director for Adult Social Care and Health in consultation with the Lead Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Services on the advice of the Public Health Consultant.

 

Wards Affected: None Specific;

Declarations: None

Dispensations: None

Reference Number: WBC1158

Contact: Matt Pope Email: matt.pope@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 974 6633, Ingrid Slade Email: ingrid.slade@wokingham.gov.uk.

Urgent item?: Yes

Report author: Matt Pope

Publication date: 24/09/2020

Date of decision: 24/09/2020

Decided at meeting: 24/09/2020 - Executive

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