Coronavirus COVID-19 News - 05062020

5 June 2020

 
 

Together We’ll Keep Wales Safe.

Headline News

“Check in, Catch Up, Prepare for summer and September” – all schools in Wales to enter next phase

All children will have the opportunity to “Check in, Catch Up, Prepare for summer and September”, the Education Minister Kirsty Williams announced as she published details of the next phase for schools in Wales.

Shielding to continue for 130,000 people

Almost 130,000 people will this week start receiving a letter from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales setting out the latest advice to protect them from coronavirus.

World Environment Day - New funds for nature will help communities plant the seeds for the Wales we want to see post Covid-19

To mark World Environment Day, the Welsh Government has announced the opening of two new funds which will help people across Wales create places for nature in their own communities, once the nation looks to move beyond the current pandemic.

Care home staff to receive £500 extra payment

Kitchen and domestic staff working in care homes will receive the £500 extra payment for social care staff, First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed

Written Statement: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Shielding Update – Shielding after 15 June

The Chief Medical Officer for Wales initially advised those who were most susceptible to the most serious effects of COVID 19 to shield for a period of 12 weeks. That initial 12 weeks comes to an end on 15 June and the Chief Medical Officer for Wales has now confirmed the next steps for this group of people.

Further education: coronavirus

Information about further and higher education during the coronavirus pandemic.

Continuing to support homeless people during the coronavirus pandemic: local authority guidance

Guidance to help plan how to support and house those who are homeless but have been given shelter during the coronavirus pandemic.

New app crucial in sorting bookings at recycling centres

A free online booking and appointment app launched by Cardiff-based digital company Zipporah is helping the Vale of Glamorgan Council reopen its recycling centres and reduce waiting times for the public.

Animal Welfare Committee (AWC): opinion on animal Welfare issues related to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Report by the AWC into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on animal welfare.

Welsh Dairy Support Scheme set to open for applications

Applications for the new Welsh dairy support scheme will open on 18 June, supporting farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions due to COVID-19, Rural Affairs Minister, Lesley Griffiths, confirmed today.

Written Statement: COVID-19 NHS Wales Operating Framework – Quarter One Plans

The NHS Wales Operating Framework was issued on 6th May 2020.

Travel and transport: advice

Information for key workers and all other essential travel.

Our latest understanding of COVID-19 with respect to children and education

This document represents our latest understanding of COVID-19 with respect to children and education.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) related statistics and research

Latest data and analysis on the effect of coronavirus on society in Wales.

Support for childcare providers: coronavirus (COVID-19)

Childcare assistance scheme, loans, grants and support for childcare providers.

Workplace guidance for employers and employees: COVID19

Guidance for employers and employees to keep safe in the workplace during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Chief Medical Officer statement on 21 day review: 28 May 2020

Advice provided to Welsh Ministers about the 21 day review of coronavirus restrictions by Frank Atherton, Chief Medical Officer for Wales.

 

Daily News Conferences

The Welsh Government holds a daily 12.30pm media briefing about coronavirus supported by a BSL translator. They are live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel and broadcast live on BBC One Wales and S4C.

Symptom Study

Help us fight coronavirus by reporting your health daily, even if you feel well.

You can help us fight coronavirus by completing a daily health survey on the COVID-19 symptom study app. This app is for everyone, not just for those who have symptoms.

The app will help us understand the symptoms and spread of COVID-19. By answering some quick questions, you can help us plan our response to coronavirus.

We will not share the answers you give us beyond the NHS and trusted organisations working directly with the NHS in response to coronavirus.

Test, Trace, Protect strategy

A campaign is underway aimed at informing the general public and critical workers of the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy. The website has been updated with the latest information on the strategy, including guidance for employers (https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus). New video and animated social assets have been produced for use across paid-for campaigns and for stakeholders to share through their own channels. The assets are available to download here and please disseminate these to your networks and use across your social media channels to help share information on Test, Trace, Protect.

Information

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Business and employers

Support to help businesses and third sector organisations affected by coronavirus.

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Coronavirus health advice

Stay at home, self-isolation, support as an extremely vulnerable person. 

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Education and childcare

Guidance on coronavirus for parents, everyone working in education and childcare providers.

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Health and social care professionals

Coronavirus guidance for the NHS and people working in social, community and residential care

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Housing

Guidance for landlords, park (mobile) homes and rough sleeper services during the coronavirus pandemic

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Travel

Coronavirus advice for people returning from abroad or planning to travel

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Volunteering (third sector)

Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic, support for the third sector

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Community services

Planning, fire, domestic abuse and sexual violence

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Jobs, skills and financial support

Help with benefits, to stay in work and gain new skills

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Coronavirus promotional material

Welsh Government promotional material - includes posters and accessible leaflets.

 

Useful links

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Public Health Wales

Business Wales

Looking out for each other

Volunteering Wales

 
 
 

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