Deaths and test results
There have been no further hospital deaths or positive test results announced in York today
Q & A on line
Leaders of North Yorkshire’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic will give an update on the work they are doing, and answer questions from residents and businesses.
North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan will lead the live update and will be joined by:
- Chief Constable Lisa Winward – North Yorkshire Police
- Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- Sharon Stoltz – Director of Public Health for York
- Richard Flinton – Chair of the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (NYLRF)
- Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker – North Yorkshire Police
Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting from 1.00pm on Tuesday on YouTube and submit questions in advance by emailing info@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk, posting on Twitter using the hashtag #NYscrutiny or commenting on Facebook. Not all questions will be able to be used, but they will inform the Commissioner’s questioning and the general discussion.
- Watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QOlnxXO4zX0
Julia Mulligan has decided in these uncertain times that there should be a regular update on the Coronavirus response direct to residents and businesses, and this is the seventh of those broadcasts.
Previous meetings can be viewed on our website: https://www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk/coronavirus/cvupdate/
These updates are in addition to the regular public accountability meetings which are an opportunity to ensure the police and fire service are performing as well as possible to keep North Yorkshire safe and feeling safe.
All are invited to find out more about the meeting and watch live at www.northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk
Agenda:
- Local Resilience Forum update
- Health update
- Policing update
We can all help control the virus if we all STAY ALERT. This means you must:
- stay at home as much as possible
- work from home if you can
- limit contact with other people
- keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
- wash your hands regularly
Do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
Watch live on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QOlnxXO4zX0
Watch live on the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s website: https://bit.ly/CV18Aug
More Q & As
This next question and answer session will discuss your questions, with a special focus on public health in York, including guidance around testing, face coverings, social distancing and latest data.
Residents are invited to watch live on Facebook to hear from:
- Cllr Keith Aspden, Leader of the Council
- Cllr Carol Runciman, Executive Member for Health and Adults Social Care
- Fiona Phillips, Assistant Director of Public Health
- Dr Andrew Lee, Executive Director of Primary Care and Population Health,
- NHS Vale of York CCG
- Inspector Andrew Godfrey, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for York City Centre, North Yorkshire Police
The live event takes place the day before the city’s next Outbreak Management Advisory Board. The board includes representatives from public health, public transport, the NHS, Universities and City of York Council who will review the city’s outbreak control plan, as work continues on York’s response to the pandemic.
The plan is available to view online at https://www.york.gov.uk/C19OutbreakControlPlan and the next meeting of the York Outbreak Management Advisory Board can be viewed at www.york.gov.uk/webcasts on 19 August from 5:30pm.
How can I get involved?
Residents can interact with the session by either submitting questions in advance by emailing them to YourQuestions@york.gov.uk or commenting on the live video on Facebook where leaders will read out questions and respond.* Questions may be answered by theme rather than individually, so that the conversation covers as many topics as possible.
