The latest move follows two wards being closed last week. Retailers put forward proposals to "resolve confusion" over the sale of non-essential items, suggesting they are not cordoned off but instead a sign advises customers to put off their purchase, thus giving the customer the final decision over whether or not to buy the product. Children under 11 will no longer be required to stay two meters apart from each other or from adults from that date, and outdoor gatherings of up to 30 people will be allowed. "We are anticipating at moment that the restrictions will be in place at the Royal Glamorgan for two weeks before any review," Dr Alcolado added. See more from that interview here. New COVID testing unit in Llantrisant A new temporary drive through COVID-19 testing unit will open in the car park of the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant tomorrow, Friday 20 November. ", Dr Ruth Alcolado, deputy medical director, told BBC Wales: "This is a very difficult situation and we extend our sympathies to all those families who have been affected - whether they have sadly died or if they are suffering from Covid.". They can sometimes be driven by things like an outbreak in a care home or workplace, rather than widespread community transmission. The first mass coronavirus testing in Wales has started in Merthyr Tydfil today. "They are early numbers, so I don't want to put too much weight on them," he said. Where else are Covid-19 hospital infections happening? 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. Further information about booking an appointment and what to do before and after your vaccination appointment can be found here. 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. Those required to self-isolate after testing positive will be allowed to travel home after 9 December. This includes halting planned surgery - except for . Another top UK government coronavirus expert had to remotely give a national update on the pandemic on Friday as they were self-isolating. 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/ 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. Speaking earlier to Radio Wales, he also said he could not guarantee that there would not have to be a return to tougher lockdown if people did not follow the rules. He said: "We've seen a 90% increase in the number of Covid-related patients in critical care. People have been arriving all day at the mass testing site at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, and the overall reaction from locals has so far proved positive. Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Andrew Morgan, said he understands that local people are "very concerned". 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. They say they visited Old Havana on York Street earlier in the day and advised that stricter controls were needed. Prior booking is essential via https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test. A hundred people are self-isolating after 14 COVID-19 cases are linked to a sports club awards evening in. Police launch an investigation into why the principal and vice-chancellor of the, First Minister Mark Drakeford accuses rival. Travel is permitted anywhere within Wales. "All staff have been briefed about the social distancing measures jointly agreed by local management and the Communication Workers Union," said an official. 28 February Authorities confirm the first case of coronavirus in Wales, an individual who recently returned from holiday in Italy. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. An "incident management team" made up of Denbighshire Council, Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has now been set up to try to control the outbreak. Speaking at the Welsh Government's coronavirus press briefing, Education Minister Kirsty Williams said: "We understand that this is a serious situation and how upsetting it is for all involved. Back in July it was revealed hundreds of patients in Wales caught coronavirus while in hospital earlier in the pandemic, while there was also a spike in infections in the summer at Wrexham Maelor hospital. 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 senseof smellor taste. As infection rates rise, he also pleaded for "members of the public to take seriously" their behaviour and ensure it does not contribute to the further spread of the virus. More than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus have been reported. Figures have revealed that police forces in Wales have issues more than 3,000 fines for COVID breaches since the start of the crisis. Walgreens. I had mixed feelings about the whole thing but then I started showing symptoms and my kids arent well so I need to come and get a test done. Video, 1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, Cwm Taf Morgannwg has most hospital patients, Covid-related patients in NHS in Wales up by 49% in a week, Wales travel ban: Rules for travel from England hotspots. 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