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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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Public Health Wales records 962 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, the highest number of daily deaths since 30 May. 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. 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 health board battling Covid outbreaks is starting to allow 999 emergencies back to the worst hit of its three affected hospitals. Cardiff Council said 11 new cases were reported in schools on November 19, eight among pupils and three staff. Health and care workers become the first people in Wales to receive the. Around half of tests are coming back within 24 hours, a decrease on 68% at the end of April. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said there were 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital and 60 of those were from infections caught at the hospital. In a first for Wales, everyone who lives and works in the county is being offered a Covid-19 test. "At the time, the health minister admitted that the situation could have been managed better. More than 8,000 people have signed a petition calling for sports training for children to be exempted from travel restrictions. Walgreens. Doctors are warning that the relaxation of rules at Christmas "makes no sense" amid rising COVID cases in Wales. Eight patients have died with coronavirus at a hospital where 60 cases have been linked to an outbreak on the site. 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. Fairwater Primary School in Cardiff closes after a large number of staff test positive for COVID-19. Travel restrictions will also be lifted, but people will not be allowed to leave the country. Its opening forms part of a Welsh Government agreement with the UK Government to create 12localtestingsites(LTS)in Wales, which will increase testing capacity. At Betsi Cadwaladr, there are currently 25 cases at Glan Clwyd and community hospitals at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, mostly stretching back two weeks. 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. Merthyr needed this due to the rise in our covid cases and it shouldve been introduced. I know that [the health board] are doing everything they can to make sure there isn't further infections. ", 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, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat. A coronavirus outbreak at a Welsh care home has resulted in the death of 15 residents with 56 having tested positive for the virus. 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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. However Cwm Taf said it would now be carefully lifting the restriction. 16 October 2020 . Two households can again form a bubble, while four people from separate households can meet up indoors or outdoors. 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. This is a long. One person has died there too. Among the restrictions set to come into force. The true coronavirus death toll in Wales has now reach over 3,000 deaths for the first time. 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). According to a BBC News report, Wales is in breach of COVID regulations since it has passed the threshold at which lockdown restrictions should be introduced. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. 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. Health bosses say they can start lifting restrictions at a hospital hit by 38 deaths from Covid-19. These include the suspension of elective surgeries - apart from a small number of urgent cancer cases and adult emergency admissions are still being diverted to other hospitals. 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". Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire is closed temporarily following a COVID outbreak, and its patients transferred to Amman Valley Hospital in Ammanford. One death has now been recorded in the outbreak at the Prince Charles Hospital and the health board also revealed they are monitoring another outbreak, this time at the Princess of Wales Hospital. Lawyers express their concern about the delay in court cases in England and Wales, with some 9,000 having been delayed since the start of lockdown, and warn that measures put in place to speed up cases may not be effective. Local patients dialling for an ambulance will now be taken to the emergency unit at Royal Glamorgan, while patients who turn up will also be admitted after assessment. "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. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital is in Rhondda Cynon Taf, which is currently in local lockdown. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. The changes follow the opening of the Ysbyty'r Seren field hospital in Bridgend. He said he has yet to see the actual figures of the vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas. The number of recorded COVID deaths passes 3,000 as a further 38 deaths take the total to 3,011. The Welsh Government is concerned over figures creeping up in Gwent in recent days, Mr Drakeford said. There are significant differences in the legislation and the reporting between the countries of the UK: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The Welsh Government has said it is unlikely to introduce such restrictions before the Christmas period. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board said rising numbers of Covid. 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. 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. 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. Mr Macalalad, who was born in the Philippines, had been diagnosed with type two non-insulin-dependent diabetes in 2011.In 2019, Mr Macalalad had surgery for pneumonia and a collapsed lung and the inquest heard that in March 2020 he was increasingly anxious about how his health conditions increased his vulnerability to coronavirus. 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". Neath Port Talbot is the second highest with a rate of 258.9, up from 239.3. Wales has experienced two consecutive days without any new coronavirus deaths, and four in total since 6 July. Welsh Ambulance Service (999) patients, excluding children, will be diverted to other sites. This includes halting planned surgery - except for some urgent cancer operations. 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". Wales's largest Accident and Emergency unit at. 11 April Occupancy of critical care beds in England peaks at around 58% of capacity. She and other politicians in the area are meeting with health board officials on Thursday morning to discuss how they are managing the outbreaks. Wales records another day with no COVID-19 deaths. Of the deaths, 38 were at the Royal Glamorgan, five at Prince Charles and four at the Princess of Wales . First Minister Mark Drakeford says the ban on supermarkets selling non-essential items will not be reversed. A hundred people are self-isolating after 14 COVID-19 cases are linked to a sports club awards evening in. Public Health Wales reports another day without any COVID-19 deaths. 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. As a result, a total of 434 pupils and more than 20 staff have had to self isolate. "My son's surgery is only minor and my heart goes out to the people awaiting surgery for major things. Police launch an investigation into why the principal and vice-chancellor of the, First Minister Mark Drakeford accuses rival. 18 June Workers at a chicken processing plant in. "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.". 13 March The Welsh Government's Health Minister. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. COVID-19 is mentioned in 8,730 cases. 22 April Doctors in Wales have written a joint letter to First Minister. The hospital said the emergency department will remain open for walk-in patients and those who can be treated in the ambulatory care department. 21 September Lockdown restrictions are announced for, 22 September In a pre-recorded television address, First Minister. 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. 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. 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. A Welsh health board has closed a number of hospital wards to visitors due to a surge of coronavirus cases in the area. More than 25% are A* and A grades, compared to 18.4% in 2019. Announcing that outdoor attractions must close from Monday 14 December, First Minister Mark Drakeford warns that a post-Christmas lockdown will come into force if COVID cases do not fall in Wales. The crowd, which grew from a much smaller one initially, has been chanting freedom as it made its way through the citys streets, according to the Liverpool Echo. Here the news is more mixed. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . Figures from Public Health Wales indicate some 2,500 COVID cases have been linked to hospitals in Wales since October. ", 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. Public Health Wales reports the first COVID-19 related death for six days. Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales (2020). The number of staff affected has not been revealed, but Tesco said it was a small number. Here's what you should know: If you have health insurance, best option is to contact your doctor or health plan to get tested. 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. Note that these centers may have different testing eligibility requirements and testing methods. 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.". 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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. 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 The Welsh Government says it is working with authorities in. 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. 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. Covid-19 in Wales: What do the stats tell us? SHN Covid-19 Assessment Centre - Birchmount. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. A further 28 people have died in Wales after contracting Covid-19 and more than 1,000 new cases have been confirmed across the country. Emergencies will be taken to Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil or the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. But they state they were not in place when they returned, and the premises has now been served with a closure notice. 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. He encouraged people to think about all the avenues available to them, including where they shop and when. Another top UK government coronavirus expert had to remotely give a national update on the pandemic on Friday as they were self-isolating. No new coronavirus deaths are recorded in Wales. Non-essential shops are allowed to reopen, along with restaurants, pubs and gyms. At Betsi Cadwaladr, there are currently 25 cases at Glan Clwyd and community hospitals at Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, mostly stretching back two weeks. Cwm Taf. 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. 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. 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. The latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that Covid-19 has been mentioned on the death certificate of 3,119 people in Wales who have died between the start of the pandemic and November 6. Response to Freedom of Information request in private correspondence, May 2022 (ATISN 16271). Temporary restrictions to some services remain in place at the Royal Glamorgan while the health board said "immediate measures to contain the spread of the virus have been taken" at the two other sites. 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. Published. Public Health Wales confirmed 1,020 new cases and 31 deaths on Friday. On the final day of the firebreak, Health Minister. First Minister Mark Drakeford says that the COVID situation in Wales is "very difficult" but not out of control. Mr Drakeford reiterated that if rules are relaxed over Christmas and people are meeting each other more, coronavirus will spread more than it otherwise would have. There are now "Test to Treat" locations where you can get both COVID-19 testing and treatment. Alex Davies-Jones MP said she knows that people in the area "are scared" at what is happening at their local hospital. 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. COVID-19 vaccination program. 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. "I know many people who have been waiting for medical procedures who have already had them cancelled - and so this news is going to provide for great anxiety for many people. 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. Merthyr Tydfil is going to be the first place in Wales to undertake mass testing for coronavirus. Welsh education minister Kirsty Williams said: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all those involved". 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. Prior booking is essential via https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test. A health care worker at a Welsh hospital has died with coronavirus, officials have confirmed. affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. to remain at the centre . If youve been acting responsibly and social distancing Im sure theres nothing to worry about. Pre-booking is essential: https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test To find the testing facility closest to you visit our website: https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/./covid-19-testing-options/ Service restrictions have been put in place at a hospital in Wales after 82 cases of coronavirus were confirmed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 19 November The Welsh Government announces that all pupils and students may soon have access to mass testing. The latest estimate for R was between 0.9 and 1.2., But he warned that we are yet to see this translate into a reduction of pressure on the NHS. 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 . Credit: ITV . Find out the worst-hit school and read more here. As the number of signatures on the Senedd petition grows to 67,000, the Welsh Government publishes an updated list of goods that can be sold by retailers in a bid to clarify the matter. 29 October A further 48 workers at a food factory in Bedwas test positive for COVID-19. The first mass coronavirus testing in Wales has started in Merthyr Tydfil today. Another 1,048 were also diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. But these rules are in place for a reason, and unfortunately we are seeing the consequences of these rules being broken. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. You can select from more than 100 other test centers using the interactive map below. The Welsh Government announce plans to introduce their own rules concerning the relaxation of COVID regulations over Christmas. It's a. That's gone up from 16 to 34.". 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