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Community Affairs, Housing, Health and Education Committee

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Community Affairs Committee held a virtual meeting focused on COVID-19 updates from Dr. Sarah Moyer of Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness. The discussion covered vaccination rates, testing sites, and pandemic response strategies, with a particular focus on impacts on children and District 2 residents.

Key Decisions

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Definition Clarified
  • Testing Site in District 2 Discussed
  • Transportation to Testing Sites Helpline Recommended
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Agenda

  1. Call to Order

    Chair Shanklin called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

  2. Roll Call

    Chair Shanklin introduced the committee members present. A quorum was established. Note: All Committee members present attended virtually.

  3. Special Discussion
  4. ID 22-0078 COVID-19 Variant Updates - Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness
    Discussion Item

    Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness ("LMPHW"), reviewed the information provided on the COVID-19 Dashboard link: https://covid-19-in-jefferson-county-ky-lojic.hub.arcgis.com/ The following spoke to this item: - Dr. Sarah Moyer - Chair Shanklin - Vice Chair Chambers Armstrong - Committee Member Benson The following was discussed: - LMPHW does not consider a person up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations unless s/he has had the booster to fight against the new COVID-19 variants - Questions were asked regarding the percentage of people in District 2 that have been vaccinated and current updates were provided - Questions were asked regarding the COVID-19 cases seen in the category of children under the age of 5 years old and current updates were provided - Questions were asked regarding how the new variants have impacted childcare centers for younger children and current updates were provided - Questions were asked regarding what Metro Government has already done to help during the pandemic and what other suggestions could be provided going forward -- Dr. Sarah Moyer gave many examples on what has already been provided and guidance to what can continue to be done as well as new ideas going forward in the COVID-19 pandemic - Discussion was had regarding the new COVID-19 testing site located in District 2 and the requirements for the site - Concerns were shared regarding the transportation to get to the COVID-19 testing sites -- LMPHW is encouraging people to call their helpline to be set up with transportation to get individuals to their testing locations as well as vaccine appointments - Comments were made about the current COVID-19 updates

  5. Adjournment

    Without objection, Chair Shanklin adjourned the meeting at 2:03 p.m.

  6. Note: Items sent to the Consent Calendar or Old Business will be heard before the full Council at the Metro Council meeting on February 3, 2022.
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  8. Clerk(s)

    Olivia Bennett, Assistant Clerk Sonya Harward, Clerk