The "firebreak" measures are timed to coincide with the autumn half term, and schools will return on Monday 2 November for pupils up to. He said the more complex the rules are, the harder it is to understand and follow them. Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives have called for an urgent inquiry into the deaths. The list includes baby clothes, which are listed as essential items. The Cardigan schools will reopen on 7 December, while Pembrokeshire is yet to confirm the length of the closures there. COVID-19 vaccination program. "We must have had an event where a number of patients were infected, perhaps by one individual at a point in time, and then that has amplified much more quickly," she said. 12 August More than a fifth of COVID-19 deaths in Wales were among dementia patients, figures have revealed, prompting calls for the establishment of a dementia task force ahead of a potential second wave of the virus. Public Health Wales (PHW), in its daily update on Friday, November 20, announced that 1,020 more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. 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. Learn about community . Asked if the First Minister could provide a timeframe for when people may start receive the vaccine or a target for when a certain amount of people will have received it, Mr Drakeford said: "I'm not in a position to make a commitment of that sort.". Ive been queuing up for only half an hour. Three people are arrested at an anti-lockdown protest held outside the Senedd. Earlier, Dr Lyons told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast that this had "stretched the staff further because we're delivering care across more sites.". The latest move follows two wards being closed last week. A further 12 deaths are linked to hospital infections in the. The ONS report indicates a third of coronavirus deaths in England and Wales are occurring in care homes, with 2,000 recorded in the week ending 17 April. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales (2020). "This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings. Eight patients have died with coronavirus at a hospital where 60 cases have been linked to an outbreak on the site. Cwm Taf Morgannwg medical director Nick Lyons said: "Patient safety always has been of utmost importance in making these changes, and safety will continue to remain at the centre of our planning, as we lift restrictions at the Royal Glamorgan.". Here's what you should know: If you have health insurance, best option is to contact your doctor or health plan to get tested. The data also reveals that the total number of beds occupied in Welsh hospitals by Covid-19-related patients has been increasing since the end of September and is now exceeding the level of hospitalisations seen at the peak of the first wave in April, 2020. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 3030 Birchmount Road. 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However Cwm Taf said it would now be carefully lifting the restriction. 30 September - Surgery is temporarily suspended at Royal Glamorgan Hospital following 60 COVID cases and eight deaths at the hospital. In Wales 42% of grades are lower than estimated. ", Cwm Taf Morgannwg infections swell hospital numbers, Covid-related patients in NHS up by 49% in a week, US and Russia trade blows over Ukraine at G20, Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, Messages reveal battle over UK Covid policy, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. A further 98 new COVID-19 cases are reported, including 25 in Caerphilly and 23 in. Indoor visits to care homes are permitted, but the sector says guidelines have probably come too late for visits to resume over the approaching bank holiday weekend. Wales may have a slightly higher R number than other parts of the UK according to the latest data. But they state they were not in place when they returned, and the premises has now been served with a closure notice. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board announces the cancellation of all non-urgent health care as COVID cases continue to rise in the area. Local independent pharmacies in partnership with Health Mart, eTrueNorth, and TOPCO. Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant announced "significant temporary service restrictions" after confirming 82 cases of COVID-19 on site. 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More than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported. 26 November The police are to be given extra powers, including carrying out random vehicle checks to ensure people are adhering to COVID regulations. "I am disappointed that my son can't have his operation, but safety is always key and if that means waiting a little while will put myself, my son and other people involved in all of this out of risk, I'm happy to do so. Cwm Taf Morgannwg said there had been 47 deaths following Covid outbreaks at three of its hospitals, Llantrisant's Royal Glamorgan Hospital is receiving emergency admissions again, Cwm Taf Morgannwg provides healthcare to people in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf (pictured), and Bridgend county, What the opposition parties are calling for. The temporary measures came into force at 14:00 BST on Wednesday. 2023 BBC. Hairdressers and barbers reopen in Wales. 17 November The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Wales has exceeded 3,000 according to figures produced by the Office for National Statistics. 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. They say they visited Old Havana on York Street earlier in the day and advised that stricter controls were needed. Plaid Cymru Rhondda MS, Leanne Wood said: "This is deeply concerning news, as is the rise in infection figures for the Royal Glamorgan. 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. Then it was about clearing the decks in anticipation of the first wave. Speaking to ITV Wales, Medical Director for Cwm Taf health board Dr Nick Lyons said he expects numbers related to the outbreaks to increase further but it is too soon to make specific predictions. Welsh Ambulance Service (999) patients, excluding children, will be diverted to other sites. NHS Wales chief executive Andrew Goodall earlier this week spoke of the challenges of dealing with Covid, saying it was a virus that "surprises us with its ability, particularly in closed settings, in its ability to transmit across to other parts of hospital and healthcare settings". 752 new cases of coronavirus as figures show three further deaths in Wales. A father and grandmother from the same family died within one day of each other with coronavirus. Up to 30 people may attend an indoor meal following a wedding or funeral from the same date. Read about our approach to external linking. Mr Davies urged the Welsh Government to use field hospitals to help alleviate the pressure on the hospital, and to protect patients and staff. 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. Depending on your circumstances, you should come and get tested. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board, covering the. The Welsh Government recommends that face coverings should be worn in all secondary schools in Wales, apart from in classrooms. If you have any questions, please contact Procurement and Supply Chain Management on 8425 9200. Mr Hughes also said that it was likely that Mr Macalalad's previous respiratory conditions had played a part in his ability to fight the virus.He ruled that it was unlikely that the causation of Covid infection occurred during his employment and while there was the possibility that he could have come into contact with somebody asymptomatic at work there was not enough evidence to suggest the death was industrially linked.Mr Hughes recorded a conclusion of natural causes and offered his condolences to the family of Mr Macalalad including those in the Philippines. 29 August Wales records no further COVID deaths for the most recent 24 hour period, but 40 new cases are reported. 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. The petition, created the previous day, will be debated in the parliament as it has passed the threshold of 5,000 needed for a Senedd debate. Covid-19 infection caught within hospitals has been a problem since early in the pandemic, affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. Wales lifts its "stay local" restrictions, meaning there are no limits on travel. A coronavirus outbreak at a Welsh care home has resulted in the death of 15 residents with 56 having tested positive for the virus. Following reports of people being unable to get COVID-19 tests, or having to travel several hundred miles to a test centre, First Minister. 21 June The number of workers at an Anglesey chicken factory who have tested positive for COVID-19 rises to 158. More than 25% are A* and A grades, compared to 18.4% in 2019. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg medical director Nick Lyons said: "Patient safety always has been of utmost importance in making these changes, and safety will continue to remain at the centre of our planning, as we lift restrictions at the Royal Glamorgan.". The health board's boss said it faced "incredibly challenging circumstances". 20 July Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and funfairs are allowed to reopen under the latest easing of lockdown measures. Meanwhile, the Royal Mail has confirmed 18 people at its main sorting and delivery centre on Penarth Road, Cardiff, have tested positive for Covid. Cwm Taf Morgannwg has most hospital patients, Covid-related patients in NHS in Wales up by 49% in a week, Wales travel ban: Rules for travel from England hotspots. Wales enters lockdown after rules were briefly relaxed over Christmas Day. Six patients are. Welsh Government ministers say they cannot rule out another "firebreak" lockdown early in 2021 if COVID cases rise again over Christmas. Deaths per week in hospital are falling while those in care homes continue to increase, and for the year to 24 April, 5,890 deaths in care homes involved COVID-19. 3 September Wales removes Portugal from its quarantine exemption list following a rise in COVID-19 cases in that country, with the new rules taking effect from 4am on 4 September. If you test positive at a different location or with an at-home test, you can also go to these Test-to-Treat locations to receive a prescription from a qualified health care provider and treatment on the spot if eligible. "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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. "We continue to maintain essential services, including planned surgery and outpatient diagnostics," a spokesman added. The recent spike attributed to the Royal Glamorgan has continued and the health board is responsible for all but five of the infections inside hospitals across Wales in the week up to Tuesday. All South Australians aged 5 and over can now book a COVID-19 vaccination. 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". 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. Dr Raja Biswas, consultant physician at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, who helped manage and worked on the frontline on dedicated Covid-19 wards, believes a second wave of infections . 6 November Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board consultant, Dr Dai Samuel, calls for lockdown restrictions to continue in Merthyr Tydfil "for weeks, even months". 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. He is the latest high-level Westminster official to go into self-isolation as Prime Minister Boris Johnson, NHS national medical director professor Stephen Powis, and Baroness Dido Harding, who leads the NHS Test and Trace programme, have also had to take the same action. This includes halting planned surgery - except for some urgent cancer operations. 26 September Wales's first town-only lockdown comes into force in Llanelli. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Cwm Taf Morgannwg has most hospital patients, Covid-related patients in NHS in Wales up by 49% in a week, Wales travel ban: Rules for travel from England hotspots. Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething, said: Testing is critical in our fight against coronavirus, with Rhondda Cynon Taf and surrounding areas currently subject to local restrictions, it is important people are able to access testing to ensure we can stop the spread and also to understand the infection rate in the area. 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. Brains, one of Wales's largest breweries, announces the closure of 100 pubs from Friday 4 December. This was up on 640 from Wednesday. 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