The communicable disease outbreak plan for Wales
The Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan for Wales has been in place as a single generic plan for over 10 years. It has been used as the template for managing all communicable disease outbreaks with public health implications across Wales and has been reviewed regularly. This latest review has sought to further consolidate this single ‘all disease’ plan and ensure that learning from the recent Covid-19 pandemic response, external reviews of our health protection system and changes to legislation have been appropriately considered and reflected.
The Communicable Disease Outbreak Plan For Wales should be used as the template for managing all communicable disease outbreaks with public health implications across Wales.