Minutes:
The Chair raised a question in respect of coronavirus and incident plans; highlighted the ward closures at Darlington Memorial Hospital as a result of norovirus; and questioned how people could be encouraged to stay away unless absolutely necessary.
The Director of Public Health assured Members that GP practices were receiving regular updates in respect of coronavirus; Members were signposted to the Public Health England website for up to date information and guidance on coronavirus; and noted that comments in respect of hospital attendance would be fed back to County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust communications team.
RESOLVED – (a) That the information be noted.
(b) That the Director of Public Health provides feedback CDDFT communications team.