Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Indoor visits to care homes to be allowed

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 10:19, Friday August 21st, 2020.
Last updated: 15:54, Friday August 21st, 2020
First Minister Mark Drakeford during a Welsh Government press conference

Indoor visits to care homes will be allowed in Wales from Saturday, August 29, providing there are no sudden changes to the coronavirus situation.

First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement at the Welsh Government coronavirus briefing on Friday (August 21).

Indoor visits to care homes have been banned since March due to Covid-19.

The First Minister also confirm that from Saturday (August 22), up to four households will be able to join together as part on extended household.

Currently, only two households can join together as part of an extended household.

Local lockdowns could be considered as second wave plans outlined

As part of further measures to relax Wales’ lockdown, Mr Drakeford confirmed that up to 30 people will be able to have a meal at weddings or funerals, providing social distancing can be maintained.

Mr Drakeford said: “While coronavirus remains effectively suppressed in Wales and cases continue to fall, the situation in the rest of the UK and further afield is still problematic.

“Coronavirus has not gone away and so, as we move out of lockdown and look to the future, it is important we do this in a careful and cautious way.”

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that matters

From just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.

Become a member today

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • stock image
    New council rent policy could help people saving for home depositWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Senedd’s British Sign Language bill officially becomes lawWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Gwent Police's headquarters
    Former police constable would have been dismissed over discriminatory remarksWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • 7,000 people visited Caerphilly for this year's food and drink festival
    Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival attracts more than 7,000 visitorsWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Newbridge School wins national prize in NSPCC Number Day fundraiserTuesday, April 28, 2026
  • Lansbury Park link road
    Road to close for emergency repairs in Lansbury Park this weekendTuesday, April 28, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Newbridge RFCWednesday, April 29, 2026
  • Notice of claim to land, TrethomasThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Planning notice for land south of Valley View, Cefn HengoedThursday, April 2, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.