In response, business groups have warned of the devastating impact on the Welsh hospitality sector, with closures "guaranteed". Staff at a Tesco Extra store in Cardiff are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive for coronavirus. 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. The health board's boss said it faced "incredibly challenging circumstances". 2023 BBC. An NHS healthcare worker with a history of respiratory problems who did not qualify for shielding status died after contracting coronavirus, an inquest has heard.Allan Macalalad, 44, was employed in the operating department at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in Cardiff when he became unwell in May 2020.An inquest at Pontypridd Coroners' Court heard the theatre assistant was admitted to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant on May 17 complaining of a "shortness of breath". Royal Glamorgan Hospital Centre - Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Royal Gwent Hospital Medicines Information Centre - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Withybush Hospital Medicines Information Centre - Hywel Dda Health Board Change history A health board battling Covid outbreaks is starting to allow 999 emergencies back to the worst hit of its three affected hospitals. 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/ 5 June The UK government's ban on tenant evictions in England and Wales is extended by two months to 23 August. "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. Deaths per week in hospital are falling while those in care homes continue to increase, and for the year to 24 April, 5,890 deaths in care homes involved COVID-19. A Senedd inquiry has concluded that COVID-19 had a devastating impact on the poorest communities, highlighting the inequality in society. "We are seeking an urgent meeting with the health board to discuss its plan to stabilise the situation and to ensure that the impact on those who were scheduled to have surgery and other treatments is minimised.". 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board, covering the. We have also seen a consistent fall in the positivity rate this is the percentage of tests, which turn out to be positive. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. He said he hopes we can turn things around in time so we do not end up back where we were a few months ago. The Welsh Government is concerned over figures creeping up in Gwent in recent days, Mr Drakeford said. This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 12:45. Click here to read the full article on todays latest statistics from Public Health Wales. 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. With the possibility of a second national lockdown for Wales, Hugh Evans, the leader of, 19 October The Welsh Government announces a "short, sharp" lockdown from Friday 23 October to Monday 9 November, during which pubs, restaurants and hotels will close and people will be told to stay at home. The total number of people in Wales who have now died with lab-confirmed coronavirus stands at 2,338. 19 December Following urgent talks with ministers over a new strain of COVID-19, First Minister. Wales will stick to the way it has done things throughout the pandemic, he said, adding that the Welsh Government will work on a plan before delivering an announcement. Walgreens. 2 July The Welsh Government announces that pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants can open outdoors from 13 July. A further 28 people have died in Wales after contracting Covid-19 and more than 1,000 new cases have been confirmed across the country. The latest estimate for R was between 0.9 and 1.2., But he warned that we are yet to see this translate into a reduction of pressure on the NHS. 2023 BBC. return to Royal Glamorgan Hospital. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The powers will be enforceable from 9am on Fridays to 5pm on Sundays. Wales may have a slightly higher R number than other parts of the UK according to the latest data. In Swansea Bay, the health board said hospital onset infections had affected 18 patients and 16 staff, who had tested positive, mostly in the cardiac services department at Morriston hospital. 752 new cases of coronavirus as figures show three further deaths in Wales. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. 18 July Wales reports no new COVID related deaths for the fourth time in seven days. An outbreak of COVID is reported among staff at a mass vaccination centre in Cardiff, with nine staff members testing positive. Cwm Taf Morgannwg reported 47 deaths from infections caught in hospitals, including 38 at the Royal Glamorgan near Llantrisant. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has said it is "deeply saddened" to announce the death of 59-year-old father of two Mark David Simons. There are significant differences in the legislation and the reporting between the countries of the UK: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. He said: "The advice we had was very straightforward really.". 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. If you test positive at a different location or with an at-home test, you can also go to these Test-to-Treat locations to receive a prescription from a qualified health care provider and treatment on the spot if eligible. Merthyr Tydfil is the third highest with an infection rate of 250.3, up from 245.3. Fairwater Primary School in Cardiff closes after a large number of staff test positive for COVID-19. 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Mr Hughes also said that it was likely that Mr Macalalad's previous respiratory conditions had played a part in his ability to fight the virus.He ruled that it was unlikely that the causation of Covid infection occurred during his employment and while there was the possibility that he could have come into contact with somebody asymptomatic at work there was not enough evidence to suggest the death was industrially linked.Mr Hughes recorded a conclusion of natural causes and offered his condolences to the family of Mr Macalalad including those in the Philippines. Mr Simons worked for the health board as a health care support worker at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. "Coronavirus is still here, coronavirus is still killing people, coronavirus remains a deadly disease," he said. Note that these centers may have different testing eligibility requirements and testing methods. The true coronavirus death toll in Wales has now reach over 3,000 deaths for the first time. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In Wales 42% of grades are lower than estimated. Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones and Member of Senedd Mick Antoniw issued a joint statement saying they were "extremely concerned" by the outbreak at the hospital. 3 December The Welsh Government announces that travel will be permitted between Wales and parts of England and Scotland that are in tiers one and two from Friday 4 December. 3 November First Minister Mark Drakeford announces that groups of four people from different households will be able to meet in pubs, bars and restaurants when the firebreak ends. Isabel Oakeshott admits breaking NDA by leaking Matt Hancock's WhatsApps - but claims it was not 'personal'. 10 May The UK government updates its coronavirus message from "stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives" to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives". Covid-19 infection caught within hospitals has been a problem since early in the pandemic, affecting hundreds of patients in Wales, although it is an issue across the UK. 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. There are now "Test to Treat" locations where you can get both COVID-19 testing and treatment. 22 November Seven schools in the Cardigan area and five in North Pembrokeshire are to close because of links to a COVID spread. Misplaced breathing tube contributed to death of UK's first known child COVID victim. The original outbreak last week had been confined to two wards but over the weekend, patients started showing symptoms in three more wards, prompting the extra measures. Beauty salons, tattooists, nail bars, spas, tanning shops. They include Greece, France, Belgium and Spain, but Portugal and the United States are among those not on the list. 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. "Its a matter of allowing more possibilities for people whilst still being very clear with people that you should think very carefully indeed about how you exercise those freedoms in your own lives.". Since the last week of March, non-COVID deaths have been higher than previous years; deaths of residents from all causes peaked around 14 April. Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said there were 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital and 60 of those were from infections caught at the hospital. The families of workers at a meat processing plant in. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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. Alistair Darby, the company's boss, describes the new rules as "closure by stealth". See the different R rates across the UK here. She and other politicians in the area are meeting with health board officials on Thursday morning to discuss how they are managing the outbreaks. Dr Lyons said in a statement released by the health board that "the safety of our patients and staffremains our first priority andimmediate measures to contain the spread of the virus have been put in place. 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