25 July Campsites with shared facilities are allowed to reopen. I was dreading it coming down here and thought wed be waiting hours. "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. The health board's boss said it faced "incredibly challenging circumstances". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The infection rate across Wales is currently at 171.2, up from 166.5 on the previous day. 29 October A further 48 workers at a food factory in Bedwas test positive for COVID-19. After the UK Government updates its advice to people who are shielding in England, the Welsh Government issues a statement to say that shielding advice has not changed in Wales, where it is in place until 16 August. 31 October First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that the firebreak lockdown will end on 9 November, regardless of the lockdown announced for England. Travel restrictions will also be lifted, but people will not be allowed to leave the country. Planned surgeries have been temporarily stopped at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, as part of a plan to manage the outbreak. 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. 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. "All staff have been briefed about the social distancing measures jointly agreed by local management and the Communication Workers Union," said an official. Figures released by the Welsh Government indicate that the list of people waiting for routine surgery in Wales has grown sixfold since the start of the pandemic, with 57,445 now waiting for an operation. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that the first COVID vaccinations will begin on Tuesday 8 December. 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. A further 638 COVID-19 cases are recorded, along with one death. 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. 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. "This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings. She added she was working with health authorities to understand the reasons for the outbreak, which deputy medical director Dr Ruth Alcolado said was likely down to a "super-spreader event". 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. She said she was sure there were lessons which could be learnt, but it demonstrated the virus was two or three times more infectious than flu. More than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can select from more than 100 other test centers using the interactive map below. In a first for Wales, everyone who lives and works in the county is being offered a Covid-19 test. The number of COVID-related death in Wales passes 2,000 as a further 32 deaths take the total to 2,014. He said he has yet to see the actual figures of the vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas. An August Bank Holiday weekend party is believed to be behind a spike of COVID-19 cases in. 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Expansion plans for critical care are now being used in some areas. The Welsh Government is concerned over figures creeping up in Gwent in recent days, Mr Drakeford said. 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. "I am anxious of reports of people behaving post fire break as though coronavirus has now disappeared," he said. Swansea Bay health board, which also covers Neath Port Talbot, said the single death reported by Public Health Wales on Wednesday happened in its area. 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.". A health board battling Covid outbreaks is starting to allow 999 emergencies back to the worst hit of its three affected hospitals. Asked whether the First Minister thought people should avoid shopping in person over the festive period and move to online instead, he said: "What I say to people is just do it sensibly.". 16 October Wales introduces a travel ban on people from COVID hotspots in other parts of the UK, beginning from 6pm. We had hoped that lessons would have been learnt, but it appears they were not.". From Thursday at 6pm, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Wrexham, all in North Wales, will also join the list of areas under local lockdowns. Figures indicate that hospital COVID-19 cases have risen by 50% over the preceding week. 19 June The Welsh Government sets out its programme for easing lockdown restrictions, beginning on 22 June with measures that include allowing retailers to reopen and lifting restrictions on outdoor sports. 21 September Lockdown restrictions are announced for, 22 September In a pre-recorded television address, First Minister. Ms Davies-Jones said that it is the "selfish actions of a small minority" that are causing the virus to spread. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. 20 November As the latest infection survey for Wales indicates COVID-19 cases peaked at the end of October, First Minister, 21 November A programme of mass testing begins in. 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. 28 February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday in Italy. A further 98 new COVID-19 cases are reported, including 25 in Caerphilly and 23 in. 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. A Swansea bar was shut down on Beaujolais Day after being told a second time it wasn't following the rules, the council has said. 18 July Wales reports no new COVID related deaths for the fourth time in seven days. The true death toll of people with Covid-19 is already over 3,100 according to the Office for National Statistics. The guidance also says that people should be able to purchase non-essential items in exceptional circumstances. . 22 April Doctors in Wales have written a joint letter to First Minister. 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. First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that small-scale outdoor theatres and sporting events involving audience of up to 100 will be trialled, with three events to initially take place. Dad Robert Ashton and 73-year-old Patricia Barnett both died within around 24 hours of each other from the virus back in April. 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. A CT scan at the hospital showed the father-of-one had a blood clot in his lungs and after suffering a cardiac arrest he died on May 26 with tests showing that he had been infected with Covid-19. 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. Wales becomes the first part of the UK to place quarantine restrictions on travellers arriving into the UK from Belgium, the Bahamas and Andorra, with the new rules coming into effect from midnight; they come into force at 4am on 8 August for the rest of the UK. "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.". Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Learn about community . Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant announced "significant temporary service restrictions" after confirming 82 cases of COVID-19 on site. "That absolutely is not the case," he said. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? 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. 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First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that two households will be able to form a support bubble once the firebreak ends on 9 November. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Member of Senedd Mick Antoniw issued a joint statement saying they were "extremely concerned" by the outbreak at the hospital. Andrew RT Davies, health spokesman for the Welsh Conservatives, said "serious questions must be answered" and called for an "immediate investigation". A helpline has been set up for anyone affected by the outbreak at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Doctors and health plans are responsible for providing free . 26 November The police are to be given extra powers, including carrying out random vehicle checks to ensure people are adhering to COVID regulations. The total number of people in Wales who have now died with lab-confirmed coronavirus stands at 2,338. A Senedd inquiry has concluded that COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the poorest communities, highlighting the inequality in society. Larger groups from one household will be allowed to eat together, but people are asked to do so in the smallest groups possible. A new coronavirus testing centre has been launched in Pontypridd. The original outbreak last week had been confined to two wards but over the weekend, patients started showing symptoms in three more wards, prompting the extra measures. Among the restrictions set to come into force. Gibraltar and Thailand are added to the quarantine exemption list from 04:00 on 19 September, while travellers from Guadeloupe and Slovenia will be required to self-isolate is they arrive in Wales after then. Merthyr Tydfil is going to be the first place in Wales to undertake mass testing for coronavirus. "We are seeking an urgent meeting with the health board to discuss its plan to stabilise the situation and to ensure that the impact on those who were scheduled to have surgery and other treatments is minimised.". 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Plaid Cymru Rhondda MS, Leanne Wood said: "This is deeply concerning news, as is the rise in infection figures for the Royal Glamorgan. Misplaced breathing tube contributed to death of UK's first known child COVID victim. 2023 BBC. 24 November Figures from the Office for National Statistics indicate 190 COVID deaths occurred in Wales in the week ending 13 November, the highest weekly number since May. 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. Health officials in Wales say they are ready to roll out a vaccine within days subject to its approval. In this period, COVID-19 was involved in 27% of all deaths of care home residents. An outbreak of COVID is reported among staff at a mass vaccination centre in Cardiff, with nine staff members testing positive. 21 December Figures released by the Welsh Government indicate that school attendance was at 70% in the week of 7 December, with that figure falling to 50% among. 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. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 12:45. Restrictions were brought in at the start of the outbreak two weeks ago, including diverting 999 cases to alternative hospitals. "At the time, the health minister admitted that the situation could have been managed better. Three more Covid-19 deaths at Royal Glamorgan Hospital bringing total to 13 There has been one death related to the Covid-19 outbreak at the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. Keira Tustin said she was "disappointed" but understood the reasons for the cancellation of her four-year-old son Brogan's dental operation, which was due to take place on Monday. Health Minister Vaughan Gething says it may be "weeks" before an announcement is made regarding COVID rules over Christmas. She and other politicians in the area are meeting with health board officials on Thursday morning to discuss how they are managing the outbreaks. The Welsh Government announces plans to take the. Although the situation will be reviewed daily, the incubation period of the virus means it will be at least a week before any lifting of measures. 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. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. 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.". 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. 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 . 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. 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. But these rules are in place for a reason, and unfortunately we are seeing the consequences of these rules being broken. Here the news is more mixed. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that pubs, restaurants and cafes will not be permitted to sell alcohol from Friday 4 December, and must close at 6pm, in order to tackle a rise in COVID cases. 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". 16 October 2020 . Read about our approach to external linking. Walgreens. A further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive, bringing the UK total to 42,072. Scientific advisers have "strongly" urged people to postpone Christmas get-togethers and reunions, and suggested anyone with children should "pre-isolate" for ten days before meeting elderly relatives. He said he hopes we can turn things around in time so we do not end up back where we were a few months ago. 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