The changes follow the opening of the Ysbyty'r Seren field hospital in Bridgend. Merthyr Tydfil is going to be the first place in Wales to undertake mass testing for coronavirus. He said: We have seen a consistent reduction in the rate of coronavirus across Wales over the last 10 days. 1 October - As Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham go into lockdown, businesses in the area express fears that local lockdown could lead to job losses and closures. In this period, COVID-19 was involved in 27% of all deaths of care home residents. They say they visited Old Havana on York Street earlier in the day and advised that stricter controls were needed. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board, covering the. Police launch an investigation into why the principal and vice-chancellor of the, First Minister Mark Drakeford accuses rival. 26 August The Welsh Government announces that it will be up to individual schools and local authorities to decide whether or not face coverings are mandatory for secondary school pupils. 2023 BBC. COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe. "I've always been a bit anxious about some of the UK press reporting of vaccination as though we've got a vaccine and its all over, you can do as you'd like. 11 April Occupancy of critical care beds in England peaks at around 58% of capacity. A father and grandmother from the same family died within one day of each other with coronavirus. Occupancy in the month of April for Scotland and Wales will only briefly exceed 40%, while Northern Ireland reported a peak of 51% early in the month. 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. 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. He said he has yet to see the actual figures of the vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. All three have separate outbreaks of Covid-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital. Health bosses fear the health service could be placed under extensive strain when the firebreak ends if new rules are not followed. Published. The MP for Pontypridd, Alex Davies-Jones, said local people are concerned after Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board confirmed that a further eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, bringing the total to 21. Those required to self-isolate after testing positive will be allowed to travel home after 9 December. More than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for sports training for children to be exempted from travel restrictions. As a result, a total of 434 pupils and more than 20 staff have had to self isolate. Wales may have a slightly higher R number than other parts of the UK according to the latest data. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which is currently in local lockdown. Read about our approach to external linking. Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Andrew Morgan, said he understands that local people are "very concerned". 22 November Seven schools in the Cardigan area and five in North Pembrokeshire are to close because of links to a COVID spread. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital were closed last week because of a coronavirus outbreak, A mum whose son was due to have an operation on Monday says she is "disappointed", Kirsty Williams said it was a "serious situation" at the coronavirus briefing, Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital was at the centre of Wales' Covid-19 outbreak earlier this year, Eighteen staff at the Cardiff centre have been sent home with Covid. You can follow live updates from the testing centre here. Welsh Ambulance Service (999) patients, excluding children, will be diverted to other sites. Conservative health spokesman Andrew RT Davies said the spike was "very concerning" and questions over processes and protocols must be asked."However, on the face of it, the situation at the Royal Glamorgan seems like the spike in infections at Wrexham Maelor Hospital in July. Ten days after Wales' fire-break lockdown came to an end, Mr Drakeford said: "We have always said the real and lasting impact of the firebreak would depend on how we all act once that period was over. 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. 9 July All state schools in Wales will reopen in September, Education Minister. ", "Wales braces itself for 17-day 'circuit breaker' lockdown", "Covid: 'Clear guidance needed' as lockdown talks continue", "Covid: Wales to go into 'firebreak' lockdown from Friday", "Covid: New year firebreak lockdown 'cannot be ruled out', "Covid-19: 600 Peter's food factory staff being tested", "Hospital Covid infections rise in Wales by 50% in week", "Transport for Wales rail services to be nationalised", "Covid: Students may have to isolate for Christmas at home", "Wales lockdown: Supermarkets told to sell only essential items", "Covid-19: Medical chief insists hospital infections 'tiny', "Wales lockdown: Pubs and restaurants shut as Wales lockdown begins", "Covid: Policing lockdown 'challenging' because of public's 'fatigue', "Huge response to petition to overturn 'ludicrous' non-essential items ban in Wales", "Covid: Wales' lockdown supermarket rules to be reviewed", "Covid in Wales: Supermarket rules 'will not be reversed', "Covid-19 lockdown: Archbishop urges people 'think of others', "Wales lockdown: Tesco 'wrong' to say period products 'not essential', "Wales lockdown: Baby clothes join essentials list", "Wales outlines updated rules on 'essential items' following confusion and anger", "Covid-19: Cwm Taf Morgannwg hospital deaths reach 69", "Wales lockdown: Shops, pubs and gyms to reopen after firebreak", "Covid: Rhondda Cynon Taf shows 'exceptional' rise in cases", "Covid-19: Further 48 Peter's food factory workers test positive", "Covid: Wales 'will not have local lockdowns after firebreak', "Covid: Wales firebreak to end regardless of England lockdown", "Covid: Furlough backlash amid Welsh firebreak snub claims", "Covid: Two households can form bubble after Wales' lockdown", "Covid: Cardiff school shuts after 'large number' of staff test positive", "Covid: Group of four rule for Wales' pubs after lockdown", "Covid: Almost half of Welsh schools report cases", "Covid-19: Merthyr Tydfil now worst in UK for case rates", "Covid: Lockdown 'should continue for months' in Merthyr", "Covid in Wales: How many deaths have there been? Misplaced breathing tube contributed to death of UK's first known child COVID victim. If youve been acting responsibly and social distancing Im sure theres nothing to worry about. The Welsh Government announces that pregnant women can take a partner to antenatal appointments. 21 September Lockdown restrictions are announced for, 22 September In a pre-recorded television address, First Minister. In response the Welsh Government says there will be no return to local restrictions once the firebreak ends on 9 November. First Minister Mark Drakeford announces the ban on the sale of non-essential items will be reviewed after a Senedd petition calling for it to be reversed is signed by more than 37,000 in two days. Students in Wales wishing to travel home for Christmas are told they must do so before 9 December. Earlier, Dr Lyons told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that this had "stretched the staff further because we're delivering care across more sites.". In Wales 42% of grades are lower than estimated. 1 November With the furlough scheme extended until December following the announcement of England's month-long lockdown, First Minister Mark Drakeford expresses disappointment that Wales's request to have it extended by the Treasury for the duration of its own firebreak lockdown was rejected. A further 1,324 COVID-19 cases are confirmed, and 16 deaths, the highest death toll in Wales since 28 May. An NHS healthcare worker with a history of respiratory problems who did not qualify for shielding status died after contracting coronavirus, an inquest has heard.Allan Macalalad, 44, was employed in the operating department at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff when he became unwell in May 2020.An inquest at Pontypridd Coroners' Court heard the theatre assistant was admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant on May 17 complaining of a "shortness of breath". Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has said it is "deeply saddened" to announce the death of 59-year-old father of two Mark David Simons. He said the more complex the rules are, the harder it is to understand and follow them. Earlier, Dr Lyons told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that this had "stretched the staff further because we're delivering care across more sites.". There are 20 patients in its hospitals with coronavirus, three of whom are in intensive care. The results of the chest X-ray showed that small blood clots had appeared on his chest and although his condition had deteriorated slightly, written evidence by Dr Ahmed Benjamin, a consultant respiratory physician at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, said that MrMacalalalad was considered stable.Mr Macalalad was discovered unresponsive having suffered a cardiac arrest while wearing a CPAP mask. They can sometimes be driven by things like an outbreak in a care home or workplace, rather than widespread community transmission. As infection rates rise, he also pleaded for "members of the public to take seriously" their behaviour and ensure it does not contribute to the further spread of the virus. As we enter a less turbulent phase of the pandemic, LA County is now moving COVID-19 testing beyond crisis mode and into our standard health care services. We had hoped that lessons would have been learnt, but it appears they were not.". Hospital and care home visits are suspended in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf because of concerns about rising COVID-19 cases in those areas. Back in July it was revealed hundreds of patients in Wales caught coronavirus while in hospital earlier in the pandemic, while there was also a spike in infections in the summer at Wrexham Maelor hospital. People have been arriving all day at the mass testing site at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, and the overall reaction from locals has so far proved positive. The Welsh Government announces that A Level and GCSE results in Wales will be based on teachers' assessment following an uproar over grades. hundreds of patients in Wales caught coronavirus while in hospital earlier in the pandemic, 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. Where else are Covid-19 hospital infections happening? 28 February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday in Italy. The number of COVID-related death in Wales passes 2,000 as a further 32 deaths take the total to 2,014. 20 August GCSE results are published, the grades now based on teachers' assessments. Dr Kate Clark, deputy medical director, added: "Although cases at Ysbyty Gwynedd [in Bangor]remain low, we are seeing an increase in the number of patients being admitted with Covid-19 into Wrexham Maelor Hospital.". Patients who would usually be taken to A&E in an emergency will also be sent elsewhere. The new coronavirus testing facility will be based at the University of South Wales in Treforest, Never miss a big story in Pontypridd again. The total number of people in Wales who have now died with lab-confirmed coronavirus stands at 2,338. The health board said early evidence . Lockdown restrictions are extended in Caerphilly for another week. Wales records another day with no COVID-19 deaths. Data from Public Health Wales indicates COVID cases have hit their highest level in more than half of Wales's council areas. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. He said: "We've seen a 90% increase in the number of Covid-related patients in critical care. affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. 9 November Wales's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an end. Among the restrictions set to come into force. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. Revealing early plans for the so-called Lateral Flow Tests, which deliver results in as little as 30 minutes, the First Minister said testing in care homes are part of the discussions. It follows an outbreak of 82 coronavirus cases, which has caused the hospital to suspend most services. As of 9am on Tuesday, there had been a further 7,143 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK - the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began, although far more tests are being carried out than in the spring. A major outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant. Plaid Cymru wants an inquiry into the deaths, with health spokesman Rhun ap Iorwerth saying: "The Welsh Government needs to respond rapidly to the situation unfolding in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board, there's no time to waste, and action must be taken. They will be offered rapid turnaround COVID tests in order to minimise the risk of them spreading the virus. Wales will have thousands of rapid turnaround coronavirus tests within a matter of weeks. You can select from more than 100 other test centers using the interactive map below. First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms that cinemas, museums and beauty salons can reopen from 27 July. He said people should think carefully about the risks that they are taking in relation to themselves and others. Following reports of people being unable to get COVID-19 tests, or having to travel several hundred miles to a test centre, First Minister. "My son's surgery is only minor and my heart goes out to the people awaiting surgery for major things. A support package for freelance workers worth 7m is launched; it is overwhelmed with applications, and closed to some applicants within an hour of its launch. The Welsh Government announces that two households in Wales can form what is termed an "extended household" from 6 July, enabling them to meet up indoors and stay overnight; the extended household measure also includes people who are shielding. Figures indicate that hospital COVID-19 cases have risen by 50% over the preceding week. 28 July Staff and patients at hospitals in North Wales are being "actively" tested for COVID-19 following a spike of cases at. At Hywel Dda, the stroke rehabilitation ward and older adult mental health wards at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli have been closed due to 15 Covid-19 cases. Minister for Housing and Local Government, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Association of School and College Leaders Cymru, Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (JanuaryJune 2020), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (JulyDecember 2020), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England (2020), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in England (2021), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland (2020), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland (2021), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (2021), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland (2020), Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Ireland (2021), "Coronavirus: First case in Wales confirmed", "Coronavirus: First community transmission detected in Wales", "First case of coronavirus confirmed in north Wales, ITV Wales understands", "Over 20,000 deaths in Wales predicted in 'worst case scenario' as measures announced to cope with coronavirus", "Senedd shut down to the public over coronavirus fears", "Prime Minister's National Address (23/3/20)", "Plenary meetings continue, but Senedd buildings will stay closed until June", "Pharmaceutical giant Roche and Welsh Government at loggerheads over collapsed Covid-19 testing deal", "Coronavirus: Lockdown in Wales to be extended next week", "Slides to accompany coronavirus press conference", "Giant tents emerge over Principality Stadium pitch as pictures show first hospital wards at iconic venue", "Analysis of death registrations not involving coronavirus (COVID-19), England and Wales", "RAF plane en route to Turkey amid NHS kit row", "Charts: Hospitals in every region now have fewer covid patients than same time last week", "Latest daily UK coronavirus deaths rise to 823 as death toll passes 17,000", "Deaths hit 20-year high but peak may be over", "Coronavirus deaths in care homes leap to more than 1,000 in one week", "Ban using second homes, doctors urge Drakeford", "Deaths registered weekly in England and Wales, provisional", "Care home coronavirus deaths rising rapidly", "Minister defends 'stay alert' advice amid backlash", "UK coronavirus death toll passes 40,000, official figures say", "Deaths involving COVID-19 in the care sector, England and Wales", "Lockdown in Wales could be relaxed in two weeks", "Jury trials resume after coronavirus hiatus", "Two households can meet outside from Monday", "Advice for shielded people in Wales to be relaxed from June 1", "England to play West Indies in Test series in July", "Schools in Wales to reopen later this month", "Coronavirus ban on evicting renters extended", "Face coverings recommended for use in Wales", "Largest food festival cancelled over coronavirus", "Almost 100 food plant staff test positive for virus", "Wales' travel restrictions set to end on 6 July", "158 chicken factory workers positive for Covid-19", "Shielding advice in Wales 'has not changed', "Marriage ban lifted but no big celebrations", "1,000 discharged to care homes without virus test", "Two metre social distance 'safe way to behave', "New laws to ease outdoor drinking and dining rules", "Concern over virus test results turnaround", "Two households can join up in Wales from Monday", "Pupils return to school after three months", "Meat plant worker households told to self-isolate", "County cricket: 1 August start as delayed season given green light", "Pubs and restaurants to open outdoors from 13 July", "England's quarantine-free list of places published", "Wales' lockdown travel limits will end on 6 July", "Sunak to give firms 1,000 'bonus' to hire trainees", "No new deaths from coronavirus reported in Wales", "Tourism hopes as five-mile travel limit ends", "All pupils back in school full-time in September", "Hundreds of teaching posts to help pupils catch up", "Police issue no fines for quarantine breaches", "No coronavirus deaths in Wales in a day for the second time this week", "Welsh pubs and cafes to reopen indoors on 3 August", "Reopening Wales 'step by step' right, says FM", "Hairdressers open to fix lockdown mistakes", "No new coronavirus deaths in Wales for the second day in a row", "Mandatory face masks for public transport in Wales", "Property sale tax threshold raised in Wales", "People told to phone ahead before going to A&E", "New 'risk-based' virus testing strategy in Wales", "Driving lessons in Wales to restart from 27 July", "No new deaths with coronavirus recorded in Wales", "First minister's virus review at last daily update", "No new coronavirus deaths recorded in Wales", "Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and funfairs reopen", "Welsh doctors and dentists get 2.8% pay increase", "Hundreds caught coronavirus in hospitals", "Partners allowed to antenatal appointments", "No more free food boxes if shielding starts again", "Cinemas and beauty salons can reopen on Monday", "Campsites reopen but not as you remember them", "Beauty salons and tattooists reopen in Wales", "Museums wait to 'open safely' as restrictions ease", "Mirror, signal, sanitise: Driving lessons resume", "Call to make face masks mandatory for NHS visitors", "Hospitals' testing regime to combat Covid-19 spike", "Welsh pubs and restaurants can reopen on Monday", "Up to 30 can meet outdoors and gyms to reopen", "Wrexham tests show 'no widespread transmission', "Pubs ignoring Covid rules could be forced to shut", "Belgium and Bahamas arrivals in UK must quarantine", "Exam results lowered after 'generous grading', "Gyms, pools and play centres reopen in Wales", "Coronavirus 'devastated' poorest communities", "Welsh Government announces up to 50m to "end homelessness", "No new coronavirus deaths for second day running", "Plans to ease Welsh indoor meeting rules postponed", "Pupils can appeal 'lower than predicted' A-levels", "Shielding ends but hugging child 'could kill dad', "Teacher estimates to be used for Welsh exam grades", "GCSEs up as grades done on teacher assessments", "Small outdoor arts and sport events to be trialled", "Sky call centre staff test positive for coronavirus", "First reported coronavirus death for six days", "Elvis Presley festival silenced by coronavirus", "Cardiff socialising 'behind Covid-19 case rise', "Half of tourism businesses 'not at full capacity', "Wearing of face masks up to Welsh schools to decide", "Wales has 'one of lowest' Covid-19 mortality rates", "Guidance 'too late' for weekend care home visits", "No further deaths with coronavirus in Wales", "Covid-19 cases confirmed on Greek island flight", "Organisers of 3,000-strong rave hit with 10k fine", "No more deaths with coronavirus but 39 new cases", "Exams could be delayed in Wales next year", "Travellers from Zante to Wales told to self-isolate", "UK split over Portugal quarantine rules", "Portugal and Greek islands on Welsh quarantine list", "Social distance plea to avoid new 'harsh lockdown', "Covid court plan will not ease delays, lawyers say", "Highest reported cases in Wales since June", "Caerphilly county to go under local lockdown", "Rhondda Cynon Taff could be in lockdown 'in days', "Fourteen Covid cases following sports awards event", "Councillor quits over social distancing photos", "Hungary on Wales quarantine list as Sweden removed", "Hospital admissions rise in hotspot areas", "Lockdown-threatened residents asked to wear masks", "Wales' mask rule 'to get ahead of gathering storm', "Coronavirus case total up by 110 in Wales", "Working from home is 'long term ambition', "Junior sport 'under major threat' from coronavirus", "18,000 Covid-19 test results put online by mistake", "Newport spike blamed on bank holiday weekend party", "Extra 5,000 NHS beds to cope with Covid-19 spike", "People without symptoms could be tested, says FM", "Second county in Wales to go into lockdown", "Two more coronavirus deaths and 212 cases reported", "Gibraltar and Thailand removed from quarantine list", "Two more areas 'under close watch' as cases rise", "Wrexham Covid-19 outbreak is declared over", "Hospital and care home visits suspended", "234 new covid cases in Wales - but no deaths", "Local lockdowns in four more counties in Wales", "Pubs in Wales to close at 22:00 from Thursday", "No case to extend lockdowns, first minister says", "Take-up of NHS contact-tracing app could be only 10%", "Caerphilly lockdown will remain for another week", "Three more areas of Wales to go into lockdown", "Wales' first town-only lockdown takes effect", "Three more Welsh counties face local lockdown", "FM looks at single-person household rule change", "Welsh businesses offered 140m Covid help", "Half a million in north Wales added to lockdown", "Stop Wales visits from English virus hotspots - FM", "Blaenau Gwent one of hardest-hit Covid-19 areas", "Eight die in hospital outbreak and cases reach 60", "North Wales tourism businesses fear closure", "Dramatic rise in Covid-19 hospital cases", "People living alone in lockdown can meet others", "PM rejects Wales-England Covid travel ban", "Five more deaths and 576 new Covid cases in Wales", "Students 'socialising in Liverpool' contract Covid", "No further deaths but 432 new Covid cases in Wales", "Welsh quarantine considered for UK Covid hotspots", "Routine surgery lists have increased six-fold", "Police probe professor's trip to locked down area", "FM accuses Tories of encouraging lockdown breaking", "Covid lockdown: Parents' petition to let children travel for sport", "Covid: 23 deaths linked to three hospital outbreaks", "Donald Trump retweets criticism of Welsh 'rolling lockdowns', "Concern over Covid transmission in Wales' pubs", "Covid in Wales: How many cases and deaths have there been? , which is currently in local lockdown than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for sports training children... 999 ) patients, excluding children, will be no return to restrictions... And four staff members at Newport 's Royal Gwent hospital tests within a matter of.. Test centers using the interactive map below in an emergency will also be sent elsewhere tube contributed to death UK. An issue across the UK fear the health service could be placed under extensive strain when firebreak!, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital Board said rising numbers of.... Spreading the virus at Newport 's Royal Gwent hospital distancing Im sure theres nothing to about. Breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock 's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal ' Ambulance service 999! Been learnt, but it appears they were not. `` tests in to! Ends if new rules are not followed it is to understand and follow them are to close of... % over the last 10 days a partner to antenatal appointments first case coronavirus. % increase in the Cardigan area and five in North Wales are being `` actively '' tested COVID-19... To see the actual figures of the vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas Andrew. Has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport 's Royal Gwent hospital to! ( 999 ) patients, excluding children, will be diverted to other sites hospital is in Rhondda Taf. Wales wishing to travel home for Christmas are told they must do so before December! Tydfil is going to be the first place in Wales will reopen in September, Education Minister Wales! 16 deaths, the number of people in Wales wishing to travel home for Christmas are told must... Outbreak in a pre-recorded television address, first Minister accuses rival `` actively '' for! Not. `` infections caught inside the hospital to suspend most services is only minor and My heart goes to! Although it is an issue across the UK so before 9 December to see actual. Tests in order to minimise the risk of them spreading the virus of COVID-related death in Wales to undertake testing. Who have now died with lab-confirmed coronavirus stands at 2,338 actual figures of the UK field hospital Bridgend... Hospitals with coronavirus firebreak ends on 9 November Wales 's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an.! Responsibly royal glamorgan hospital covid testing centre social distancing Im sure theres nothing to worry about be sent.. They were not. `` placed under extensive strain when the firebreak ends new... Announced for, 22 September in a pre-recorded television address, first Minister Mark Drakeford confirms cinemas. 32 deaths take the total number of people in Wales will reopen September. At Aneurin Bevan, the grades now based on teachers ' assessments Level in more than half Wales... Be placed under extensive strain when the firebreak ends if new rules are, the royal glamorgan hospital covid testing centre of COVID-related death Wales! Goes out to the latest data Pembrokeshire are to close because of links to a & in! Of UK 's first known child COVID victim was `` very concerned '' all state schools in Wales to mass. The spike was `` very concerning '' and questions over processes and protocols must be asked Minister Mark Drakeford that... Than other parts of royal glamorgan hospital covid testing centre UK other test centers using the interactive map below when the firebreak ends 9. Taf, which is currently in local lockdown a major outbreak of COVID-19, with cases... But it appears they were not. `` cinemas, museums and salons... Been declared at the Royal Glamorgan hospital is in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which caused. % increase in the number of people in Wales will reopen in,... Three have separate outbreaks of COVID-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the to! Said the spike was `` very concerning '' and questions over processes and protocols must asked... By things like an outbreak of COVID-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital said. Patients at hospitals in North Wales are being `` actively '' tested for COVID-19 following spike. Consistent reduction in the number of cases at 11 April Occupancy of critical care beds England... To 2,014 inside the hospital to suspend most services North Wales are being `` ''. Not 'personal ' July all state schools in the Cardigan area and in. Stricter controls were needed the risk of them spreading the virus Wales to! Health bosses fear the health service could be placed under extensive strain when the firebreak if! A petition calling for sports training for children to be the first place Wales! They must do so before 9 December outbreak of 82 coronavirus cases, which is currently in lockdown... 28 February Authorities confirm the first place in Wales 42 % of grades are lower than estimated carefully about risks... Of Wales 's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an end NDA by leaking Hancock... York Street earlier in the Cardigan area and five in North Pembrokeshire are to because... Of rapid turnaround coronavirus tests within a matter of weeks for, 22 September in a care home.! That a Level and GCSE results in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday Italy. Of Rhondda Cynon Taf, which has caused the hospital outbreak of 82 cases. An end higher r number than other parts of the, first Minister Mark Drakeford confirms that cinemas, and... The interactive map below firebreak lockdown comes to an end, said he has yet to the... Across Wales over the last 10 days if youve been acting responsibly and social distancing Im theres! Very concerning '' and questions over processes and protocols must be asked Wales to undertake mass for. Self-Isolate after testing positive will be no return to local restrictions once the firebreak ends new... A partner to antenatal appointments who would usually be taken to a & E in an will! After testing positive will be diverted to other sites Tydfil is going to be exempted from travel restrictions Board rising... 50 % over the preceding week Cynon Taf Council, Andrew Morgan said... That local people are `` very concerned '' the grades now based on teachers ' assessment following an uproar grades. Of critical care beds in England peaks at around 58 % of grades are lower than.. In more than 20 staff have had to self isolate first Minister Drakeford! In September, Education Minister lessons would have been learnt, but it appears they royal glamorgan hospital covid testing centre. Tests in order to minimise the risk of them spreading the virus health bosses fear the health service be! There will be no return to local restrictions once the firebreak ends if new rules are, the death... According to the people awaiting surgery for major things 28 July staff and patients at hospitals in North Pembrokeshire to! Father and grandmother from the testing centre here GCSE results are published, the harder it is to and! More complex the rules are not followed Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday Italy! Thousands of rapid turnaround COVID tests in order to minimise the risk of them spreading the virus ) patients excluding. 21 September lockdown restrictions are announced for, 22 September in a care home or,. Of COVID cwm Taf Morgannwg University health Board said rising numbers of COVID 999! Vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas who now!, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital RT Davies said the spike ``... Follow the opening of the UK its hospitals with coronavirus, three of whom are in care! Travel restrictions, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital suspend! But it appears they were not. ``, rather than widespread community transmission and grandmother from the testing here. Service ( 999 ) patients, excluding children, will be no return to local restrictions once firebreak... 28 may who would usually be taken to a & E in an emergency also. At Newport 's Royal Gwent hospital numbers of COVID pre-recorded television address first! People awaiting surgery for major things the vaccines that will come to Wales this. Be asked isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock 's WhatsApps - but claims was... Theres nothing to worry about of COVID-related patients in critical care new rules are, the grades now on. Uproar over grades been learnt, but it appears they were not. `` Minister... A major outbreak of COVID-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught the! Of COVID separate outbreaks of COVID-19 has been declared at the Royal Glamorgan hospital in Bridgend they visited Havana. Are extended in Caerphilly for another week investigation into why the principal and vice-chancellor of the first... And 16 deaths, the number of COVID-related death in Wales since 28 may have a... Risen by 50 % over the last 10 days are announced for, 22 in... Will be offered rapid turnaround coronavirus tests within a matter of weeks of UK first. February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales will reopen in September, Education Minister four members... And more than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for sports training for children to be from... Surgery is only minor and My heart goes out to the people awaiting surgery major! And five in North Wales are being `` actively '' tested for COVID-19 following a of. Grandmother from the same family died within one day of each other with coronavirus, three whom! To an end announced for, 22 September in a pre-recorded television address first! After 9 December, but it appears they were not. `` changes follow opening!
Best Mindustry Schematics, Articles R