17 April Later analysis of death registrations (all causes) in England and Wales by the Office for National Statistics finds the highest total this week, which at 21,805 is 207% of the five-year average for the same week. All South Australians aged 5 and over can now book a COVID-19 vaccination. ", Dr Ruth Alcolado, deputy medical director, told BBC Wales: "This is a very difficult situation and we extend our sympathies to all those families who have been affected - whether they have sadly died or if they are suffering from Covid.". The number of recorded COVID deaths passes 3,000 as a further 38 deaths take the total to 3,011. First Minister Mark Drakeford calls for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to prevent people from locked down areas of England from travelling to Wales for holidays. 31 October First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that the firebreak lockdown will end on 9 November, regardless of the lockdown announced for England. The crowd, which grew from a much smaller one initially, has been chanting freedom as it made its way through the citys streets, according to the Liverpool Echo. "My son's surgery is only minor and my heart goes out to the people awaiting surgery for major things. Read about our approach to external linking. Medicare: Bring your red, white, and blue Medicare card to a pharmacy to get your free tests. Dr Robin Howe of Public Health Wales warns that a spike in COVID-19 cases in locked down areas could lead to a rise in hospitalisations and deaths in those areas. 6 July As concerns about increasing unemployment grow, the UK government announces a 111m scheme to help firms in England provide an extra 30,000 trainee places; 21m will be provided to fund similar schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 25 August Research by the Welsh Government indicates that three quarters of tourism businesses have reopened since lockdown restrictions started to be lifted, but that at least half are not operating at full capacity. As of November 17, 1,654 beds in Welsh hospitals were occupied by coronavirus-related patients, an increase of 125 patients on the same day in the previous week, and representing 21% of all hospital admissions in Wales. Non-essential shops are allowed to reopen, along with restaurants, pubs and gyms. The inquest heard that Mr Macalalad, who lived in Llwynypia, Rhondda Cynon Taf, with his wife Elsie, a nurse, and their son Justin, had approached his GP in March 2020 with concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and his personal health history. Read about our approach to external linking. First Minister Mark Drakeford says he will give Boris Johnson a last chance to impose a travel ban on people entering Wales from COVID-19 hotspots in England, or will impose his own. "We continue to maintain essential services, including planned surgery and outpatient diagnostics," a spokesman added. Royal Mail said the people were "recuperating at home and we wish them a speedy recovery" and a number of "deep cleans" had been carried out at the site. This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 12:45. Three more Covid-19 deaths at Royal Glamorgan Hospital bringing total to 13. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. Retailers put forward proposals to "resolve confusion" over the sale of non-essential items, suggesting they are not cordoned off but instead a sign advises customers to put off their purchase, thus giving the customer the final decision over whether or not to buy the product. Data released by the Welsh Government indicates that Cardiff and Vale Health Board ran out of intensive care beds on 20 December, prompting Dr. Police begin "high visibility" patrols to deter visitors to Wales's national parks. Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved". Office for National Statistics figures suggest COVID-19 accounted for 21.6% of deaths in Wales through November, and was by percentage the largest cause of death that month. Note that these centers may have different testing eligibility requirements and testing methods. The latest estimate for R was between 0.9 and 1.2., But he warned that we are yet to see this translate into a reduction of pressure on the NHS. First Minister Mark Drakeford says that the COVID situation in Wales is "very difficult" but not out of control. The first tranche of local testing sites will be rolled out between September and October and will be based near universities across Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea and Bangor. As a result, a total of 434 pupils and more than 20 staff have had to self isolate. While rules will still be relaxed for five days, unlike the rest of the UK, only two households, plus a single person living alone, will be permitted to meet up between 23 and 27 December. Alex Davies-Jones MP said she knows that people in the area "are scared" at what is happening at their local hospital. Chief executive Paul Mears told health board members: "We recognise the concern that these temporary changes will cause and would like to assure our patients and communities that managing this outbreak is our key priority," the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 11 March Wales has its first case of "community transmission", when a patient in Caerphilly with no travel history tests positive for COVID-19. First Minister Mark Drakeford has attacked the "selfish minority" in Wales who are "putting everyone else at risk" of contracting coronavirus through their behaviour. Health bosses say they can start lifting restrictions at a hospital hit by 38 deaths from Covid-19. Our temporary drive-through mobile testing units in Bridgend , Merthyr and Llantrisant are open 9am - 5pm until Thursday 3 December. . Howevergiven the nature of coronavirus, there is an inevitable time delay in when we will see the positive impact of these measures.". Merthyr needed this due to the rise in our covid cases and it shouldve been introduced. A statement from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said: "The Health Board is taking a number of urgent and significant actions to ensure the safety of our staff, patients and communities.". Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Covid messages leak a massive betrayal - Hancock, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney. Family Day (February 20, 2023): COVID Testing hours: 8:15am - 6:30pm Kids Cold, Flu and COVID Clinic hours: 12:00pm - 8:00pm COVID-19 testing is provided during the hours listed. See the full details of those rules here. The Welsh Government announce plans to introduce their own rules concerning the relaxation of COVID regulations over Christmas. This includes halting planned surgery - except for some urgent cancer operations. Lockdown restrictions are extended in Caerphilly for another week. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. I was dreading it coming down here and thought wed be waiting hours. In the most week for which figures are available, Wales registered more than 150 deaths in one week for the first time since May. Data from Public Health Wales indicates COVID cases have hit their highest level in more than half of Wales's council areas. 23 September First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is no case to extend lockdown measures to other areas of Wales, and that measures already announced need time to work. 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With many Christmas carol services cancelled, people in Wales join to sing ". Merthyr Tydfil is going to be the first place in Wales to undertake mass testing for coronavirus. Mandatory reporting of a positive Rapid Antigen Test It is mandatory to report a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result to SA Health using the online form. When the figure is above one, an outbreak can grow exponentially, but as long as it remains below one the number of people infected with the virus will fall. Asked whether it's right to relax freedoms at Christmas, while putting others who may not support the decision at an increased risk for catching coronavirus, Mr Drakeford replied: "It doesn't put people at increased risk because people can still choose for themselves how they used those new freedoms. A further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive, bringing the UK total to 42,072. 16 October Wales introduces a travel ban on people from COVID hotspots in other parts of the UK, beginning from 6pm. Toronto, ON. Welsh Government ministers say they cannot rule out another "firebreak" lockdown early in 2021 if COVID cases rise again over Christmas. The next Welsh Government coronavirus briefing will be held on Monday at 12.15pm. 5 August Updated advice from the Welsh Government urges anyone with COVID-19 to seek medical help if their symptoms have not improved in seven days. Wales enters lockdown after rules were briefly relaxed over Christmas Day. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital was at the centre of Wales' Covid-19 outbreak earlier this year Aneurin Bevan health board, which covers Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 19 November The Welsh Government announces that all pupils and students may soon have access to mass testing. A further 12 deaths are linked to hospital infections in the. Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire is closed temporarily following a COVID outbreak, and its patients transferred to Amman Valley Hospital in Ammanford. affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. He also apologised to families and the local communities affected by the outbreaks. 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