On Friday, September 25, Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething, welcomed the launch of a new coronavirus testing facility at the University of South Wales in Pontypridd. 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. 31 October First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that the firebreak lockdown will end on 9 November, regardless of the lockdown announced for England. Read about our approach to external linking. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . 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.". 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Brains, one of Wales's largest breweries, announces the closure of 100 pubs from Friday 4 December. 18 June Workers at a chicken processing plant in. 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. "Staff at hospitals need to be protected and kept safe, and we need an urgent inquiry to establish what went wrong, and how not to repeat these mistakes elsewhere.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Ms Davies-Jones said that it is the "selfish actions of a small minority" that are causing the virus to spread. He added that staff are now tracking every case to see how they could have been acquired while in hospital and to see if there is "something they are missing". "We need to deal with that," he said, adding that he's interested in how the Welsh public feels about the issue. Another 1,048 were also diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. 9 November Wales's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an end. This will see some patients being transferred out of the Royal Glamorgan and Cwm Taf's two other main hospitals - Prince Charles in Merthyr and the Princess of Wales in Bridgend - to relieve the pressure on them. Where else are Covid-19 hospital infections happening? Mr Simons worked for the health board as a health care support worker at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. A hundred people are self-isolating after 14 COVID-19 cases are linked to a sports club awards evening in. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Read about our approach to external linking. In this period, COVID-19 was involved in 27% of all deaths of care home residents. Travel restrictions will also be lifted, but people will not be allowed to leave the country. The first mass coronavirus testing in Wales has started in Merthyr Tydfil today. Its opening forms part of a Welsh Government agreement with the UK Government to create 12localtestingsites(LTS)in Wales, which will increase testing capacity. Members of the public can call01685 726 464between 9am and 4:30pm, Mon to Fri. Chief Medical Officer 'more optimistic' about an effective coronavirus vaccine, Conwy Council leader urges First Minister to remove 'catastrophic' local lockdown travel restrictions. The Welsh Government says it is working with authorities in. Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant announced "significant temporary service restrictions" after confirming 82 cases of COVID-19 on site. Each of these new local testing sites will provide access to testing for returning students and local residents. Click here to read the full article on todays latest statistics from Public Health Wales. 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. 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. Where else are Covid-19 hospital infections happening? Learn about community . Three more Covid-19 deaths at Royal Glamorgan Hospital bringing total to 13. COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe. Dr Lyons added that it was important people still sought "appropriate" medical help if they are ill, whether that is emergency care or seeing their GP for instance. 3 November First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that groups of four people from different households will be able to meet in pubs, bars and restaurants when the firebreak ends. Among the restrictions set to come into force. Wales will stick to the way it has done things throughout the pandemic, he said, adding that the Welsh Government will work on a plan before delivering an announcement. "That absolutely is not the case," he said. Andrew RT Davies, health spokesman for the Welsh Conservatives, said "serious questions must be answered" and called for an "immediate investigation". We have also seen a fall in the R number. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Now, this local decision is to minimise the number of patients potentially at risk of exposed in a hospital which has become hotspot. 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.". Shoppers are warned not to panic buy as lockdown measures are introduced. See details at Medicare Covers Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests . Wales' infection rate has seen a slight increase with 166.5 positive cases per 100,000 people for the last seven days (November 11-17) compared with 164.5 per 100,000 on Thursday. We had hoped that lessons would have been learnt, but it appears they were not.". You can follow live updates from the testing centre here. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". Merthyr needed this due to the rise in our covid cases and it shouldve been introduced. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. 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". The Welsh Government is concerned over figures creeping up in Gwent in recent days, Mr Drakeford said. People have been left "scared" as the number of deaths related to Covid-19 outbreaks in Cwm Taf hospitals increases to 23. In response the Welsh Government says there will be no return to local restrictions once the firebreak ends on 9 November. Ive been queuing up for only half an hour. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. Here the news is more mixed. 25 November First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms his government is considering tougher restrictions in the weeks preceding Christmas, with measures possibly correlating with the top tiers of England and Scotland. All three have separate outbreaks of Covid-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital. See the full details of those rules here. The latest coronavirus infection rates have been revealed in every county in Wales (outlined below). Only a small number of urgent cancer surgeries will remain at the Royal Glamorgan, while its A&E department will stay open for walk-in patients, but the Tirion birthing centre will be closed until 5 October. Testing will only be available for people with coronavirus symptoms which include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to senseof smellor taste. 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. Doctors are warning that the relaxation of rules at Christmas "makes no sense" amid rising COVID cases in Wales. Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around world. Public Health Wales records a further 102 new cases of COVID-19. Two households can again form a bubble, while four people from separate households can meet up indoors or outdoors. Alex Davies-Jones MP said she knows that people in the area "are scared" at what is happening at their local hospital. 18 July Wales reports no new COVID related deaths for the fourth time in seven days. The Welsh Government announces that pregnant women can take a partner to antenatal appointments. 10 November GCSE, AS and A Level exams scheduled for the summer of 2021 are scrapped in favour of grades based on classroom assessment. Public Health Wales records 962 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, the highest number of daily deaths since 30 May. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, 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. 29 October A further 48 workers at a food factory in Bedwas test positive for COVID-19. Alistair Darby, the company's boss, describes the new rules as "closure by stealth". Read about our approach to external linking. On Tuesday, Public Health Wales said a further three people had died with coronavirus in Wales, with 366 people testing positive. October 2020. Meanwhile, latest weekly figures from Public Health Wales show there have been 39 cases of Covid-19 linked to infections caught inside hospitals in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area. 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. A Senedd inquiry has concluded that COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the poorest communities, highlighting the inequality in society. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. 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