Ms Davies-Jones said that it is the "selfish actions of a small minority" that are causing the virus to spread. What is the political response to the outbreak? 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. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. 30 October First Minister Mark Drakeford says there will not be a return to local lockdown rules when the 17-day "firebreak" measures end on 2 November, but instead a set of national rules will be introduced "for the sake of clarity and simplicity". Up to 30 people may attend an indoor meal following a wedding or funeral from the same date. All three have separate outbreaks of Covid-19, with 205 cases linked to infections caught inside the hospital. In Wales 42% of grades are lower than estimated. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 helps to protect ourselves and the South Australian community. 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. COVID-19 is mentioned in 8,730 cases. In response, business groups have warned of the devastating impact on the Welsh hospitality sector, with closures "guaranteed". Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved". 28 June Opposition parties in Wales express their concern after figures indicate the turnaround speed of COVID-19 tests has slowed in the country. 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. A health board battling Covid outbreaks is starting to allow 999 emergencies back to the worst hit of its three affected hospitals. The hospital said the "significant temporary service restrictions", which includes suspending planned surgery, will be put in place from 2pm. CVS. "We are working with the local health board, health authorities, the senior management team and Public Health Wales to understand and, crucially, address the issues that have arisen at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital to bring that outbreak under control and learn the lessons of that, so that those lessons can be applied in other health care settings.". Hairdressers and barbers reopen in Wales. 21 June The number of workers at an Anglesey chicken factory who have tested positive for COVID-19 rises to 158. The temporary measures came into force at 14:00 BST on Wednesday. "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.". 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. 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. "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.". 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. Live updates on coronavirus from UK and around world. The Welsh Government announces plans to take the. For the second time in under a week no new deaths are reported for Wales in the most recent 24-hour period. Temporary restrictions reman in place at the Royal Glamorgan. See the full details of those rules here. Of the deaths, 38 were at the Royal Glamorgan, five at Prince Charles and four at the Princess of Wales . 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. 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.". A hundred people are self-isolating after 14 COVID-19 cases are linked to a sports club awards evening in. Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Andrew Morgan, said he understands that local people are "very concerned". "Frontline staff are doing an incredible job in challenging circumstances but they must be supported by competent protocols and management at both health board and ministerial level," he said. As of November 17, 1,654 beds in Welsh hospitals were occupied by coronavirus-related patients, an increase of 125 patients on the same day in the previous week, and representing 21% of all hospital admissions in Wales. Mass-testing is also underway with staff and patients. 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. Latest Public Health Wales figures show the health board accounted for 25 of 31 Covid-19 infections "probably" or "definitely" caught while in hospital. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales (2020). A further 71 people had died within 28 days of testing positive, bringing the UK total to 42,072. Restrictions were brought in at the start of the outbreak two weeks ago, including diverting 999 cases to alternative hospitals. At Betsi Cadwaladr, there are currently 25 cases at Glan Clwyd and community hospitals at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, mostly stretching back two weeks. 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. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . 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. Mr Simons worked for the health board as a health care support worker at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. 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. 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. The R number is the number of people that one infected person will on average pass the virus on to. The guidance also says that people should be able to purchase non-essential items in exceptional circumstances. 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. Coronavirus: Royal Glamorgan Hospital reports eight deaths linked to major COVID-19 outbreak, Royal Glamorgan has suspended planned surgeries. 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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". return to Royal Glamorgan Hospital. 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. 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. In the most week for which figures are available, Wales registered more than 150 deaths in one week for the first time since May. Around 200 anti-lockdown protesters have marched through Liverpool city centre this afternoon. 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. On Tuesday, Public Health Wales said a further three people had died with coronavirus in Wales, with 366 people testing positive. "That absolutely is not the case," he said. Health care worker at Royal Glamorgan Hospital and dad-of-two dies with Covid A health care worker at a Welsh hospital has died with coronavirus, officials have confirmed. Learn about community . The Welsh Government announces that no new free food boxes will be delivered to people shielding in Wales if a second lockdown period is required. Allan Macalalad became unwell in May 2020 30 July First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms pubs, restaurants and cafes can reopen for indoor customers from 3 August. Plaid Cymru Rhondda MS, Leanne Wood said: "This is deeply concerning news, as is the rise in infection figures for the Royal Glamorgan. Wales may have a slightly higher R number than other parts of the UK according to the latest data. A further 638 COVID-19 cases are recorded, along with one death. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The 15 residents died over a three-week period following the outbreak at the Llangollen Fechan Care Home in Llangollen, north Wales. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? "I work for the NHS myself and I know how much the NHS are struggling right now," Ms Tustin said. Appointments for all City-operated testing centers can be made at Curative.com . 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. Thesiteis being operated in partnership with Mitie,and will offer self-administered tests. 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. The Welsh Government announce plans to introduce their own rules concerning the relaxation of COVID regulations over Christmas. 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. Shoppers are warned not to panic buy as lockdown measures are introduced. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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