The document outlines key work initiated in different spheres including new testing technologies, contact tracing, supporting capacity and resilience in the system, rebuilding plans, primary care, COVID centres, financial support, dental services, PPE, and workforce support.
This COVID-19 Response Strategy is a living document and has been updated to reflect the rapidly changing environment since the start of the pandemic.
It gives a detailed overview of activity undertaken across the Department and the wider Health and Social Care system.
Health Minister Robin Swann welcomed the publication, saying, “The policy and planning work undertaken in response to COVID-19 has been immense and it is good to see it documented and summarised in this form.