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Closing the inquest coroner Graeme Hughes said the conclusion drawn that Mr Macalalad died of a pulmonary thromboembolism and coronavirus pneumonitis with type two diabetes as the secondary cause was sustained. 25 November First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms his government is considering tougher restrictions in the weeks preceding Christmas, with measures possibly correlating with the top tiers of England and Scotland. "We need to deal with that," he said, adding that he's interested in how the Welsh public feels about the issue. Color Health. Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire is closed temporarily following a COVID outbreak, and its patients transferred to Amman Valley Hospital in Ammanford. Merthyr Tydfil is the third highest with an infection rate of 250.3, up from 245.3. A report on deaths in care homes in England and Wales from the Office for National Statistics finds 9,039 deaths between 2 March and 1 May, and a further 3,444 deaths of residents in hospital. 28 July Staff and patients at hospitals in North Wales are being "actively" tested for COVID-19 following a spike of cases at. There are 20 patients in its hospitals with coronavirus, three of whom are in intensive care. Public Health Wales reports no new COVID-19 deaths, but 39 new cases. The R number is the number of people that one infected person will on average pass the virus on to. We have all experienced this pandemic together - we all know what a hard slog it has been, how we are missing our friends and family, and how tempting it is to ignore the rules - we completely appreciate how difficult this is. Coronavirus: Royal Glamorgan Hospital reports eight deaths linked to major COVID-19 outbreak, Royal Glamorgan has suspended planned surgeries. A Level results are published. 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But its all very well organised. "That absolutely is not the case," he said. Mr Davies urged the Welsh Government to use field hospitals to help alleviate the pressure on the hospital, and to protect patients and staff. Public Health Wales reports the first COVID-19 related death for six days. Public Health Wales reports 199 further COVID-19 cases in the most recent 24 hours, but no deaths for the past 15 days. Dr Kate Clark, deputy medical director, added: "Although cases at Ysbyty Gwynedd [in Bangor]remain low, we are seeing an increase in the number of patients being admitted with Covid-19 into Wrexham Maelor Hospital.". The First Minister of Wales announces that the wearing of face coverings will become compulsory on public transport in Wales from 27 July. Cwm Taf Morgannwg medical director Nick Lyons said: "Patient safety always has been of utmost importance in making these changes, and safety will continue to remain at the centre of our planning, as we lift restrictions at the Royal Glamorgan.". First Minister Mark Drakeford says he will give Boris Johnson a last chance to impose a travel ban on people entering Wales from COVID-19 hotspots in England, or will impose his own. Andrew RT Davies, health spokesman for the Welsh Conservatives, said "serious questions must be answered" and called for an "immediate investigation". In a way what's happened in the Royal Glamorgan, is a local version of the decision taken across Wales in March to suspend pretty much all non-urgent NHS treatments. The inquest heard that Mr Macalalad, who lived in Llwynypia, Rhondda Cynon Taf, with his wife Elsie, a nurse, and their son Justin, had approached his GP in March 2020 with concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and his personal health history. The problem is not confined to Cwm Taf Morgannwg and there was a spike in cases at the Betsi Cadwaladr health board over the summer. The eight deaths are all directly linked to infections from within the hospital. Three more Covid-19 deaths at Royal Glamorgan Hospital bringing total to 13 There has been one death related to the Covid-19 outbreak at the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. Despite attempts to resuscitate him over the next 50 minutes through CPR and adrenaline treatment he was declared dead.The inquest heard that as a result of his role change there was "nothing to demonstrate" that Mr Macalalad had been a direct close contact of a coronavirus case or a known case while at work. The health board's boss said it faced "incredibly challenging circumstances". 20 November As the latest infection survey for Wales indicates COVID-19 cases peaked at the end of October, First Minister, 21 November A programme of mass testing begins in. 17 April Later analysis of death registrations (all causes) in England and Wales by the Office for National Statistics finds the highest total this week, which at 21,805 is 207% of the five-year average for the same week. 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The crowd, which grew from a much smaller one initially, has been chanting freedom as it made its way through the citys streets, according to the Liverpool Echo. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". Dr Robin Howe of Public Health Wales warns that a spike in COVID-19 cases in locked down areas could lead to a rise in hospitalisations and deaths in those areas. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 helps to protect ourselves and the South Australian community. As the number of positive tests for Wales drops to around 1%, the country's Health Minister. Among the restrictions set to come into force. Local patients dialling for an ambulance will now be taken to the emergency unit at Royal Glamorgan, while patients who turn up will also be admitted after assessment. Mr Drakeford reiterated that if rules are relaxed over Christmas and people are meeting each other more, coronavirus will spread more than it otherwise would have. In this period, COVID-19 was involved in 27% of all deaths of care home residents. As Public Health Wales confirms 14 new daily cases of COVID-19, the highest for 11 weeks, workers at a. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital were closed last week because of a coronavirus outbreak, A mum whose son was due to have an operation on Monday says she is "disappointed", Kirsty Williams said it was a "serious situation" at the coronavirus briefing, Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital was at the centre of Wales' Covid-19 outbreak earlier this year, Eighteen staff at the Cardiff centre have been sent home with Covid. affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. Ten days after Wales' fire-break lockdown came to an end, Mr Drakeford said: "We have always said the real and lasting impact of the firebreak would depend on how we all act once that period was over. 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The hospital said the "significant temporary service restrictions", which includes suspending planned surgery, will be put in place from 2pm. 1 October - As Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham go into lockdown, businesses in the area express fears that local lockdown could lead to job losses and closures. Patients who would usually be taken to A&E in an emergency will also be sent elsewhere. The next Welsh Government coronavirus briefing will be held on Monday at 12.15pm. Credit: ITV . The Welsh Government recommends that face coverings should be worn in all secondary schools in Wales, apart from in classrooms. 23 October Wales begins its 17-day firebreak lockdown in a bid to slow the rise in COVID cases and hospital admissions. He also apologised to families and the local communities affected by the outbreaks. Asked whether it's right to relax freedoms at Christmas, while putting others who may not support the decision at an increased risk for catching coronavirus, Mr Drakeford replied: "It doesn't put people at increased risk because people can still choose for themselves how they used those new freedoms. Note that these centers may have different testing eligibility requirements and testing methods. 29 August Wales records no further COVID deaths for the most recent 24 hour period, but 40 new cases are reported. Mandatory reporting of a positive Rapid Antigen Test It is mandatory to report a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result to SA Health using the online form. "We are taking the outbreaks extremely seriously and the stringent and robust mitigating actions which have been taken across our sites are being closelyobserved. Data from Public Health Wales indicates COVID cases have hit their highest level in more than half of Wales's council areas. "A simple set of common rules had a better chance of people being able to understand them and do the right thing by them," he said, adding that local restrictions were causing people to feel like they didn't know what was being asked of them. A further 199 daily COVID-19 cases are reported for Wales, but no further deaths. "We all know what we've got to do, we've been doing it for the past six or seven months now but unfortunately there are a few who aren't and that's what's causing this virus to spread and people to die.". Hairdressers and barbers reopen in Wales. Published. 9 November Wales's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an end. On Friday, the health board said its hospitals were caring for 21 patients with confirmed Covid-19 infections, nine of which had been receiving care for more than 15 days. The health board said early evidence . 28 February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday in Italy. Six Covid patients - unrelated to the hospital outbreak - are in intensive care at the hospital, although that figure has fallen by one since last week. Cwm Taf Morgannwg said there had been 47 deaths following Covid outbreaks at three of its hospitals, Llantrisant's Royal Glamorgan Hospital is receiving emergency admissions again, Cwm Taf Morgannwg provides healthcare to people in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf (pictured), and Bridgend county, What the opposition parties are calling for. 14 August The Welsh Government postpones the easing of rules for meeting up indoors from 15 August to 22 August; from then four households can form an extended bubble and meet up indoors providing the conditions "remain stable". Aneurin Bevan health board, which covers Blaenau Gwent, Newport, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and Torfaen, said its hospitals were "very busy" and had seen an increase in patients with Covid-19. By piloting mass testing, the aim is to identify more positive cases and help those who do test positive to isolate to prevent them passing it on to anyone else which should reduce the spread of the virus in the community. Neath Port Talbot is the second highest with a rate of 258.9, up from 239.3. The Welsh Government has said it is unlikely to introduce such restrictions before the Christmas period. It's a walk-through site, and tests can be booked by calling 119 or by accessing the online service. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which is in Rhondda Cynon Taf - one of 12 areas in Wales now under local lockdown - has reported 82 positive cases. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . Where else are Covid-19 hospital infections happening? Occupancy in the month of April for Scotland and Wales will only briefly exceed 40%, while Northern Ireland reported a peak of 51% early in the month. 12 August More than a fifth of COVID-19 deaths in Wales were among dementia patients, figures have revealed, prompting calls for the establishment of a dementia task force ahead of a potential second wave of the virus. "This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings. The case rise comes one week after the health board said 34 cases of COVID-19 had been recorded across two of the hospital's wards, linked mainly to transmission within the site. A health care worker at a Welsh hospital has died with coronavirus, officials have confirmed. He said people should think carefully about the risks that they are taking in relation to themselves and others. Testing will only be available for people with coronavirus symptoms which include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to sense of smell or taste. Read about our approach to external linking. Wales will have thousands of rapid turnaround coronavirus tests within a matter of weeks. Chief executive Paul Mears told health board members: "We recognise the concern that these temporary changes will cause and would like to assure our patients and communities that managing this outbreak is our key priority," the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. We had hoped that lessons would have been learnt, but it appears they were not.". "I know many people who have been waiting for medical procedures who have already had them cancelled - and so this news is going to provide for great anxiety for many people. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. 752 new cases of coronavirus as figures show three further deaths in Wales. Cwm Taf Morgannwg said there had been 47 deaths following Covid outbreaks at three of its hospitals, Llantrisant's Royal Glamorgan Hospital is receiving emergency admissions again, Cwm Taf Morgannwg provides healthcare to people in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf (pictured), and Bridgend county, What the opposition parties are calling for. But that proved not to be enough, and bosses have decided much more drastic measures are needed. The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board announces the cancellation of all non-urgent health care as COVID cases continue to rise in the area. The list includes baby clothes, which are listed as essential items. Lawyers express their concern about the delay in court cases in England and Wales, with some 9,000 having been delayed since the start of lockdown, and warn that measures put in place to speed up cases may not be effective. The MP for Pontypridd, Alex Davies-Jones, said local people are concerned after Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board confirmed that a further eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, bringing the total to 21. Passengers on a flight from Zante to Cardiff on 25 August are told to self-isolate after a person on board subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. 20 July Playgrounds, outdoor gyms and funfairs are allowed to reopen under the latest easing of lockdown measures. Non-essential shops are allowed to reopen, along with restaurants, pubs and gyms. Public Health Wales reports another day without any COVID-19 deaths. 28 June Opposition parties in Wales express their concern after figures indicate the turnaround speed of COVID-19 tests has slowed in the country. He said he has yet to see the actual figures of the vaccines that will come to Wales on this side of Christmas. 19 November The Welsh Government announces that all pupils and students may soon have access to mass testing. Public Health Wales records 962 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths, the highest number of daily deaths since 30 May. "Frontline staff are doing an incredible job in challenging circumstances but they must be supported by competent protocols and management at both health board and ministerial level," he said. Another 1,048 were also diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. One man who has been to get tested at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Saturday said he was pleasantly surprised at how quickly the queue was moving. A further 133 COVID-19 cases are reported, the highest daily number in Wales since 30 June, with cases continuing to rise in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf. According to a BBC News report, Wales is in breach of COVID regulations since it has passed the threshold at which lockdown restrictions should be introduced. Mr Macalalad was told by his GP that he did not qualify for a shielding letter, but in April 2020 his employer, Cardiff and Vale University, moved from his post as a theatre assistant to a non patient-facing role.On May 5 last year Mr Macalalad received a call from his wife Elsie, a nurse at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, to say she had been sent home from work with coronavirus symptoms.Five days after receiving a positive coronavirus result on May 12 he was admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital due to difficulty in breathing. First Minister Mark Drakeford has attacked the "selfish minority" in Wales who are "putting everyone else at risk" of contracting coronavirus through their behaviour. BBC News reports that donations of items such as of free trees, presents and turkey dinners are being made to families whose Christmas plans have been disrupted by changes to COVID regulations over the festive period. They say they visited Old Havana on York Street earlier in the day and advised that stricter controls were needed. 20 August GCSE results are published, the grades now based on teachers' assessments. Health bosses fear the health service could be placed under extensive strain when the firebreak ends if new rules are not followed. Wales's largest Accident and Emergency unit at. They can sometimes be driven by things like an outbreak in a care home or workplace, rather than widespread community transmission. One person has died there too. The Welsh Government is concerned over figures creeping up in Gwent in recent days, Mr Drakeford said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 16 October 2020 . Following reports of people being unable to get COVID-19 tests, or having to travel several hundred miles to a test centre, First Minister. Cardiff Council said 11 new cases were reported in schools on November 19, eight among pupils and three staff. 23 September First Minister Mark Drakeford says there is no case to extend lockdown measures to other areas of Wales, and that measures already announced need time to work. Eight patients have died with coronavirus at a hospital where 60 cases have been linked to an outbreak on the site. Asked why Wales has abandoned the concept of local lockdowns when they are still taking place in other parts of the UK, he said it comes on the advice of behavioural scientists. Medical Director for the Cwm Taf health board, Dr Nick Lyons, said he expects the number of cases and deaths to rise even more but it is too soon to predict how large that increase will be. Pre-booking is essential: https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test To find the testing facility closest to you visit our website: https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales/./covid-19-testing-options/ Dr Lyons said: "To say [the situation is] out of control would be overstating it, but we keep a very close eye as you can imagine on those figures on a day-by-day basis.". Walgreens. At Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Dr Lyons said the health board's intensive care units "thankfully" were not as busy now as they were in April but added: "The numbers are quite challenging "I'm confident that we have the beds that we need and the intensive care capacity that we need to treat all our patients with Covid, whilst at the same time being able to continue the most urgent surgery and deal with patients coming to our emergency departments "But as we gaze over the horizon into the coming weeks and months that becomes more difficult to predict. A further 638 COVID-19 cases are recorded, along with one death. "At the time, the health minister admitted that the situation could have been managed better. The changes follow the opening of the Ysbyty'r Seren field hospital in Bridgend. The Welsh Government says that a third of people should still work remotely, even when COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. Public Health Wales (PHW), in its daily update on Friday, November 20, announced that 1,020 more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. At Hywel Dda, the stroke rehabilitation ward and older adult mental health wards at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli have been closed due to 15 Covid-19 cases. This will see some patients being transferred out of the Royal Glamorgan and Cwm Taf's two other main hospitals - Prince Charles in Merthyr and the Princess of Wales in Bridgend - to relieve the pressure on them. The health board has more coronavirus patients than at any time since the pandemic began, according to NHS Wales figures. He added that staff are now tracking every case to see how they could have been acquired while in hospital and to see if there is "something they are missing". Welsh Ambulance Service (999) patients, excluding children, will be diverted to other sites. 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