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Tag: coronavirus

No changes to Covid regulations in Wales as it remains at alert level two

Friday, January 7, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the current Covid regulations will not be changing following the latest weekly review.

Changes to Covid testing rules to ease demand for PCR tests

Wednesday, January 5, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 using a lateral flow test, without showing symptoms of the virus, will no longer need to confirm their result with a PCR test.

Schools to get £5.5m funding to become more Covid-secure

Wednesday, January 5, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Schools in Caerphilly County Borough will get £5.5m funding to become more Covid-secure, as part of a Welsh Government package.

Fewer trains running again as Transport for Wales updates emergency timetable

Friday, December 31, 2021Friday, December 31, 2021

More train services are being cancelled by Transport for Wales as it battles staff shortages because of rising Covid cases.

What are the self-isolation rules in Wales?

Thursday, December 30, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Changes have been made in Wales to the self-isolation requirements for people testing positive for Covid-19.If you have symptoms of Covid-19, you should self-isolate and take a PCR test as soon as…

150 supporters watch rugby club’s festive fixture – but no Covid rules broken

Thursday, December 30, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Around 150 supporters were able to watch Caerphilly RFC’s Boxing Day match at Virginia Park, despite Welsh Government rules banning outdoor gatherings of more than 50.

£120m support package for businesses affected by Covid restrictions

Thursday, December 23, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Details of a £120m support package for businesses impacted by new Covid restrictions have been announced by the Welsh Government.

At-risk children aged five to 11 to be offered Covid vaccines

Wednesday, December 22, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The JCVI has recommended children in this group are offered two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

Wales to move into Alert Level Two from Boxing Day

Wednesday, December 22, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales is set to move into Alert Level Two as new Covid restrictions are introduced from 6am on Boxing Day, the Welsh Government has announced.

Transport for Wales introduces emergency rail timetable

Tuesday, December 21, 2021Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Transport for Wales is introducing an emergency rail timetable from Wednesday, December 22.

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