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Tag: coronavirus

Plans for last week of school before Christmas holidays being discussed

Wednesday, December 2, 2020Wednesday, December 2, 2020

It comes after St Martin’s School announced it would be shutting a week early for the holidays to reduce the risk of pupils having to self-isolate over Christmas.

“Show us the evidence”: Pubs and suppliers react to latest coronavirus restrictions

Tuesday, December 1, 2020Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Members of Caerphilly’s hospitality industry have called on Welsh Government to show them the evidence that supports banning alcohol at venues across Wales.

Concerns alcohol ban will lead to an increase in gatherings at home

Tuesday, December 1, 2020Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Concerns have been raised over Welsh Government’s decision to ban the consumption of alcohol in pubs, restaurants and cafes, with critics saying it will lead to more people meeting up at home.

School to close early to avoid pupils having to self-isolate over Christmas

Tuesday, December 1, 2020Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Current guidelines require pupils to self-isolate for 14 days if they come into contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.

Pubs banned from selling alcohol and told to close by 6pm

Monday, November 30, 2020Monday, November 30, 2020

Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales will no longer be able to sell alcohol as part of new measures announced by the Welsh Government.

Health boards given more flexibility over hospital visits

Monday, November 30, 2020Monday, November 30, 2020

New guidance published by Welsh Government gives health boards, trusts and hospices the ability to set their own rules based on local coronavirus infection rates.

New coronavirus restrictions for Wales’ hospitality sector

Friday, November 27, 2020Friday, November 27, 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed the restrictions will come into place on Friday, December 4.

Woman born prematurely during Spanish Flu pandemic marks 102nd birthday

Thursday, November 26, 2020Thursday, November 26, 2020

Lillian Rose Howitt weighed just 1.5lbs when she was born prematurely nine days after the end of World War I.

Food bank collecting donations from doorsteps

Wednesday, November 25, 2020Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Residents will be able to make food donations from their own doorsteps, thanks to volunteers from the CARE Project food bank.

Free flu jabs for over-50s in Wales

Wednesday, November 25, 2020Wednesday, November 25, 2020

More than 750,000 vulnerable people, NHS staff and children in Wales have already received a free flu jab this year.

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