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Clarification regarding disparities in the risk and outcomes from COVID-19
16 June 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Women and Equalities
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The Minister clarifies statements about the Public Health England (PHE) review into disparities in COVID-19 risk and outcomes.
Action Requested
The minister confirms Professor Kevin Fenton's role in leading PHE’s review, clarifies that third-party submissions were part of extensive stakeholder engagement work, and states that a document summarising this engagement will be published by PHE.
Key Facts
- Press release from Public Health England (PHE) on 4 May stated Professor Kevin Fenton would lead the review.
- Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive of PHE, wrote to clarify that Professor Fenton’s work included engaging with BAME communities.
- A document summarising engagement and findings will be published by PHE.
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