Carers have called for day centres to operate as they did before the pandemic, but the council has said this is not possible because the service users are vulnerable to Covid.
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Covid passes extended and changes to self-isolation rules
Mark Drakeford has warned the current alert level may be raised if cases continue to rise, but Wales will remain at Alert Level Zero for the time being.
Councillors back plans to keep grass cutting at a minimum
Councillors have backed plans to keep the council’s grass cutting to a minimum in order to promote biodiversity.
Councillors back plans to tackle homelessness
According to Caerphilly County Borough Council, there are 281 people currently in temporary accommodation due to homelessness.
Returning travellers will be able to take lateral flow test instead of PCR
All fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in Wales from overseas will be able to take a lateral flow test (LFT) instead of a PCR test, Wales’ Health Minister has confirmed.
Welsh Government “considering options” after England scraps PCR tests for returning travellers
The Welsh Government is “considering options” after the UK Government confirmed the scrapping of day two PCR Covid tests for returning overseas travellers.
Day 2 PCR tests still needed for travellers to Wales – for now
Day two PCR tests are still a requirement for travellers returning to Wales, but this will probably change to align with England, the Welsh Government has said.
Expectant mothers to be redirected to Grange Hospital due to midwife shortages
This is due to short-term staff absence due to sickness and self-isolation within its midwifery services, as well as a high number of births, the health board said.
First Minister to outline winter Covid plans
Wales will remain in Alert Level Zero for at least another three weeks, but the Welsh Government will be publishing its updated Coronavirus Control Plan.
Senedd Members vote in favour of Covid passes for nightclubs and large events
Covid passes will be needed to enter nightclubs and large events after Senedd Members voted for its compulsory introduction.