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. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". New long term testing facility opens in Llantrisant A local testing centre for COVID-19 will open in the car park of the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant on Thursday 28 January. At Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Dr Lyons said the health board's intensive care units "thankfully" were not as busy now as they were in April but added: "The numbers are quite challenging "I'm confident that we have the beds that we need and the intensive care capacity that we need to treat all our patients with Covid, whilst at the same time being able to continue the most urgent surgery and deal with patients coming to our emergency departments "But as we gaze over the horizon into the coming weeks and months that becomes more difficult to predict. 3 December The Welsh Government announces that travel will be permitted between Wales and parts of England and Scotland that are in tiers one and two from Friday 4 December. 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. 14 August The Welsh Government postpones the easing of rules for meeting up indoors from 15 August to 22 August; from then four households can form an extended bubble and meet up indoors providing the conditions "remain stable". 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. 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. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. Mr Drakeford admitted he is anxious that people may have developed complacency over the virus. It will really help bring down the cases in Merthyr particularly those who dont know they have it.. Its essential and I urge everyone in Merthyr to come and get their tests done. Passengers on a flight from Zante to Cardiff on 25 August are told to self-isolate after a person on board subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. People have been left "scared" as the number of deaths related to Covid-19 outbreaks in Cwm Taf hospitals increases to 23. The Welsh Government says it is working with authorities in. Ms Davies-Jones said that it is the "selfish actions of a small minority" that are causing the virus to spread. 2023 BBC. He said: We have seen a consistent reduction in the rate of coronavirus across Wales over the last 10 days. Mr Davies urged the Welsh Government to use field hospitals to help alleviate the pressure on the hospital, and to protect patients and staff. The latest move follows two wards being closed last week. 28 February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday in Italy. "The situation is a worrying one, and all steps are being taken to protect existing patients, staff, and to ensure that those residents that were due to leave the hospital are directed to appropriate care in other hospitals in the near vicinity.". Dr Lyons said: "To say [the situation is] out of control would be overstating it, but we keep a very close eye as you can imagine on those figures on a day-by-day basis.". Following the previous day's reopening of hospitality businesses, International Relations Minister. The cases at the Royal Glamorgan reflect an overall rise in coronavirus patient numbers across Wales. "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. Further information about booking an appointment and what to do before and after your vaccination appointment can be found here. 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". First Minister Mark Drakeford says he is considering changes to lockdown rules that would allow people who live alone to meet up indoors with others after becoming "concerned" about those living by themselves. 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". Its opening forms part of a Welsh Government agreement with the UK Government to create 12localtestingsites(LTS)in Wales, which will increase testing capacity. In response the Welsh Government says there will be no return to local restrictions once the firebreak ends on 9 November. In the most week for which figures are available, Wales registered more than 150 deaths in one week for the first time since May. 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. 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. "I am anxious of reports of people behaving post fire break as though coronavirus has now disappeared," he said. 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. You can follow live updates from the testing centre here. Toronto, ON. 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. 11 April Occupancy of critical care beds in England peaks at around 58% of capacity. Mr Drakeford announced the result of the Welsh Government cabinets review of the national rules as he gave a press conference in Cathays Park at 12.15pm. With many Christmas carol services cancelled, people in Wales join to sing ". Royal Glamorgan Hospital Centre - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Royal Gwent Hospital Medicines Information Centre - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Withybush Hospital Medicines Information Centre - Hywel Dda Health Board Change history Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A further 162 COVID-19 cases are confirmed in Wales. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. You can follow our live blog from the mass testing site here. 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. 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.". 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. Please visit these companies' websites to learn more about their efforts to provide timely and accessible COVID-19 testing or to schedule an appointment. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. 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. Local independent pharmacies in partnership with Health Mart, eTrueNorth, and TOPCO. 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". "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.". 2023 BBC. Dr Lyons said in a statement released by the health board that "the safety of our patients and staffremains our first priority andimmediate measures to contain the spread of the virus have been put in place. affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. Despite attempts to resuscitate him over the next 50 minutes through CPR and adrenaline treatment he was declared dead.The inquest heard that as a result of his role change there was "nothing to demonstrate" that Mr Macalalad had been a direct close contact of a coronavirus case or a known case while at work. to remain at the centre . 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. "We are anticipating at moment that the restrictions will be in place at the Royal Glamorgan for two weeks before any review," Dr Alcolado added. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . This was up on 640 from Wednesday. 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. 26 November The police are to be given extra powers, including carrying out random vehicle checks to ensure people are adhering to COVID regulations. Cases at the Royal Glamorgan hospital also continue to rise to 127 while there is now 17 confirmed cases at the Prince Charles Hospital and 15 at the Princess of Wales. Paul Mears, chief executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said measures include "immediate closure of affected wards, risk assessments of affected and at-risk wards, reviews of infection prevention and control measures and their implementation, increased testing of healthcare staff and testing of all hospital admissions". 31 July First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms swimming pools, gyms, leisure centres and indoor play areas, including soft play can reopen from 3 August. The Welsh Government confirms that 1,097 hospital patients were discharged to care homes without a coronavirus test at the beginning of lockdown. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. A total of 56 residents and 33 staff members have also tested positive for the virus, NorthWalesLive reports. 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. He said people should think carefully about the risks that they are taking in relation to themselves and others. This was down from 1,048 from Thursday. 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. Quest Diagnostics. Mr Morgan described the outbreaks as a "reminder to us all" of how bad things were at the worst point in the pandemic. The families of workers at a meat processing plant in. 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 sense of smell or taste. Blaenau Gwent is the Welsh county with the highest infection rate, with a seven-day average of 396.5, up from 356.0 on the previous day. 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. In a first for Wales, everyone who lives and works in the county is being offered a Covid-19 test. 20 August GCSE results are published, the grades now based on teachers' assessments. Walgreens. "That absolutely is not the case," he said. Public Health Wales reports no new COVID-19 deaths, but 39 new cases. In Swansea Bay, the health board said hospital onset infections had affected 18 patients and 16 staff, who had tested positive, mostly in the cardiac services department at Morriston hospital. First Minister Mark Drakeford has attacked the "selfish minority" in Wales who are "putting everyone else at risk" of contracting coronavirus through their behaviour. 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. 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. Closing the inquest coroner Graeme Hughes said the conclusion drawn that Mr Macalalad died of a pulmonary thromboembolism and coronavirus pneumonitis with type two diabetes as the secondary cause was sustained. Merthyr needed this due to the rise in our covid cases and it shouldve been introduced. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. A new coronavirus testing centre has been launched in Pontypridd. Our temporary drive-through mobile testing units in Bridgend , Merthyr and Llantrisant are open 9am - 5pm until Thursday 3 December. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The problem is not confined to Cwm Taf Morgannwg and there was a spike in cases at the Betsi Cadwaladr health board over the summer. 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. Private insurance: Insurance must pay or reimburse for 8 at-home test kits per month. He said that the outbreaks at the Princess of Wales and Prince Charles hospitals are "significantly smaller than at the Royal Glamorgan" and they are working with Public Health Wales to "closely monitor" coronavirus cases at all three hospitals. It follows an outbreak of 82 coronavirus cases, which has caused the hospital to suspend most services. All three have separate outbreaks of Covid-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital. A COVID-19 outbreak is reported at Swansea's. BBC News reports that donations of items such as of free trees, presents and turkey dinners are being made to families whose Christmas plans have been disrupted by changes to COVID regulations over the festive period. However Cwm Taf said it would now be carefully lifting the restriction. He said they expect to "learn a great deal" from the mass testing in Merthyr, just as they have from Liverpool. 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. Health bosses fear the health service could be placed under extensive strain when the firebreak ends if new rules are not followed. The number of staff affected has not been revealed, but Tesco said it was a small number. Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Greek trains halted as anger over crash grows, Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again, NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly car crash, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney. 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. The Welsh Government announces that pregnant women can take a partner to antenatal appointments. An outbreak of COVID is reported among staff at a mass vaccination centre in Cardiff, with nine staff members testing positive. CVS. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. What is the political response to the outbreak? In Swansea Bay, the health board said hospital onset infections had affected 18 patients and 16 staff, who had tested positive, mostly in the cardiac services department at Morriston hospital. If youve been acting responsibly and social distancing Im sure theres nothing to worry about. 6 November Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board consultant, Dr Dai Samuel, calls for lockdown restrictions to continue in Merthyr Tydfil "for weeks, even months". Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant announced "significant temporary service restrictions" after confirming 82 cases of COVID-19 on site. 5 June The UK government's ban on tenant evictions in England and Wales is extended by two months to 23 August. The temporary measures came into force at 14:00 BST on Wednesday. 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. Andrew Goodall, chief executive of NHS Wales, told the Senedd health committee on Tuesday the number had gone up by 60% in just seven days to 550. The case rise comes one week after the health board said 34 cases of COVID-19 had been recorded across two of the hospital's wards, linked mainly to transmission within the site. Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire is closed temporarily following a COVID outbreak, and its patients transferred to Amman Valley Hospital in Ammanford. If you have any questions, please contact Procurement and Supply Chain Management on 8425 9200. COVID deaths at Royal Glamorgan Hospital rise to ten, while hospitalisations increase in the Valleys area. "We all know what we've got to do, we've been doing it for the past six or seven months now but unfortunately there are a few who aren't and that's what's causing this virus to spread and people to die.". 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. 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. Thesiteis being operated in partnership with Mitie,and will offer self-administered tests. Wales enters lockdown after rules were briefly relaxed over Christmas Day. Merthyr Tydfil is the third highest with an infection rate of 250.3, up from 245.3. Neath Port Talbot is the second highest with a rate of 258.9, up from 239.3. More than 400 children and teenagers have been told to self isolate and learn from home after seven more schools were hit by coronavirus this week. The following is a timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales during 2020. Medical Director for the Cwm Taf health board, Dr Nick Lyons, said he expects the number of cases and deaths to rise even more but it is too soon to predict how large that increase will be. Planned surgeries have been temporarily stopped at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, as part of a plan to manage the outbreak. 15 October The University Health Board. Wales may have a slightly higher R number than other parts of the UK according to the latest data. At the briefing, Mr Drakeford said that the lockdown had been effective at reducing the spread of coronavirus across Wales but that everyone needed to continue to follow the rules to get us through to Christmas. 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. 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Cases per 100,000 based on a rolling seven-day period (Nov 12-18), Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Rhondda Cynon Taf: 246.6 (down from 250.8). Find out the worst-hit school and read more here. Those required to self-isolate after testing positive will be allowed to travel home after 9 December. Gyms, swimming pools and soft play areas reopen in Wales. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Plaid Cymru Rhondda MS, Leanne Wood said: "This is deeply concerning news, as is the rise in infection figures for the Royal Glamorgan. The UK government published a list of 59 countries for which quarantine will not apply when arriving back in England as from 10 July. I had mixed feelings about the whole thing but then I started showing symptoms and my kids arent well so I need to come and get a test done. Around 200 anti-lockdown protesters have marched through Liverpool city centre this afternoon. Larger groups from one household will be allowed to eat together, but people are asked to do so in the smallest groups possible. Andrew RT Davies, health spokesman for the Welsh Conservatives, said "serious questions must be answered" and called for an "immediate investigation". Prior booking is essential via https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test. As a result, he said the rules currently in place which prevent more than four people over the age of 11 from different households from meeting indoors or outdoors, unless it is for officially organised sport, must remain in place for at least two week. Wales has experienced two consecutive days without any new coronavirus deaths, and four in total since 6 July. 17 July First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that the Wales daily briefings will end and instead take place on a weekly basis. The problem is not confined to Cwm Taf Morgannwg and there was a spike in cases at the Betsi Cadwaladr health board over the summer. 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