The first case of Covid-19 in Caerphilly County Borough was confirmed on March 11, 2020 – the same day the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
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Healthcare firm set for 49% growth this year
Direct Healthcare Group, which supplies the NHS, has revealed it is on course to see its turnover grow by almost 50% this year.
Extra funding to keep contact tracing running until September
The £50m funding, announced by Health Minister Vaughan Gething, will keep the contact tracing workforce in place over the summer.
Commissioner calls for police officers to be given surplus vaccines
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert said there has been cases of police officers being spat at by people claiming to have Covid-19.
Online form for unpaid carers to be prioritised for vaccine
Unpaid carers will need to fill out an online form in order to be prioritised for a coronavirus vaccine.
Free parking could be extended until September
Parking fees at council-owned car parks could be waived for a further six months.
Caerphilly Sings: Choirs come together virtually to mark St David’s Day
Choirs from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a virtual singalong event on St David’s Day.
Are police in Gwent getting tougher on coronavirus breaches?
Police in Gwent seem to be taking a harder line when dealing with people who may have breached coronavirus regulations – latest data suggests.
Unemployment rate falls in Wales
Wales’ unemployment rate has fallen to 4.4%, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Top flight football clubs have elite status reinstated
Football teams in the Cymru Premier and the Welsh Premier Women’s League have had their elite status reinstated – meaning they will be able to prepare to start playing again.