Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
To agree additional funding for Covid-19 tests
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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