In a statement, Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, described the coronavirus situation in Wales as “incredibly serious”.
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No new business support money for Wales – despite UK Government’s £4.6bn announcement
There is no new money for Wales as part of the UK Government’s £4.6 billion pound business support package that was announced earlier today, the Welsh Government has confirmed.The UK Chancellor Rishi…
Mass vaccination centre to open in Caerphilly County Borough
The exact location is yet to be announced, but Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has confirmed a site has been located.
Hedgehog torturer recalled to prison after release
Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.
Schools Q&A: Which schools are open and who can attend?
All schools in Caerphilly County Borough will remain open for vulnerable pupils and the children of key workers.
Coronavirus test centres operating across borough this week
Coronavirus test centres will be operating across Caerphilly County Borough over the coming days.
Schools to stay closed until at least January 18
The Welsh Government has announced all schools will remain closed following pressure from teachers and unions.
Support for bus industry could be extended
A bus emergency scheme was set up by Welsh Government to respond to the impact of the pandemic on the industry, with the government now looking to extend the scheme until July 2022.
Welsh NHS “under extreme pressure” due to coronavirus
The Welsh NHS Confederation has highlighted the pressure the health service is currently under due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oxford vaccine roll-out gets underway in Wales
Around 40,000 doses of the vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, have been made available for the first two weeks of the roll-out, which is now underway in Wales.