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Tag: coronavirus

Face masks still needed in health settings but business risk assessments to be scrapped

Thursday, April 14, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Face coverings will still need to be worn in health and social care settings for at least three more weeks, the Welsh Government has said following its latest three-week Covid review.

Around half of Wales’ population will be eligible for a free flu jab this year

Tuesday, April 12, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The flu vaccination programme will be extended to include everyone over the age of 50, as well as secondary school pupils in Years 7 to 11.

Award win for pie shop opened during midst of pandemic

Tuesday, April 12, 2022Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Hancox’s Pies opened in Gilfach in July 2020 – a time when the coronavirus pandemic had Wales gripped with uncertainty and caution.

Choir preparing for first concert back after Covid

Thursday, March 31, 2022Friday, April 1, 2022

Caerphilly Ladies Choir will be performing in concert for the first time since the pandemic in May.

Wales to drop face mask wearing in shops and on public transport

Friday, March 25, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Public health advice will be to continue to wear masks in these places, but the rule will remain in health and social care settings – such as hospitals and care homes.

Commemorative woodland opened to remember those who have died during pandemic

Thursday, March 24, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A memorial woodland to commemorate all those who have died during the pandemic has been unveiled in Cwmfelinfach.

Hope ahead as Wales marks two years since first Covid lockdown

Wednesday, March 23, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

On March 23, 2020, Wales, alongside the rest of the UK, went into a full lockdown – affecting nearly every aspect of our lives.

Will Covid measures be lifted in Wales next week?

Tuesday, March 22, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Welsh Government is set to meet this week to review the current measures, amid a backdrop of rising numbers of cases.

Spring booster vaccine rollout getting underway

Tuesday, March 15, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

People aged 75 and over, older care home residents and people who are immunosuppressed are now being invited for their vaccine.

“Many families are on the brink and cannot go on much longer without more help”

Monday, March 14, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

South Wales East Senedd Member Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about day centre provision in his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer.

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