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Outbreak Management – Mobile Testing
The Director of Public Health recommends
funding from the ring fenced Local Outbreak Management (Test and
Trace Fund) is used to establish a Mobile Testing Unit in Central
Location to support easy access for members of the public,
university students and FE students. Currently testing is available
at Bristol Airport or by post. This location has been found in
partnership with the university and will provide a central and
accessible location. The site has been approved by regional contain
team. This will be one of two mobile sites in Bristol
The approach is endorsed by Health Protection Board and testing is
an essential element of the Contain strategy
Funding is from the ring fenced Outbreak Management (Test and Trace
Fund) and will pay for communications, campaigns and public
messaging to support outbreak prevention and outbreak
control.
The Outbreak Management Fund is a ring fenced grant to be used for
the specific purpose of managing the local response to Covid-19, as
described in the Local Outbreak Management Plan
The Director of Public Health, with the Chief Executive Officer, is
responsible for advising the authority in relation to the Outbreak
Management Plan and associated funding.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/08/2020
Decision due: 10 Aug 2020 by Director: Communities & Public Health
Lead member: Deputy Mayor with responsibility for Children’s Services, Education and Equalities
Contact: Christina Gray, Service Director, Public Health Email: christina.gray@bristol.gov.uk Email: christina.gray@bristol.gov.uk.
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- 17/08/2020 - Outbreak Management – Mobile Testing