Coronavirus COVID-19 News - 28082020

28 August 2020

 
 

Headline News

Statement on face coverings in schools and colleges

Statement from Vaughan Gething, Minister for Health and Social Services and Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education on face coverings in schools.

Written Statement: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (Wales) Amendments

Business Wales can help says Economy Minister

Economy Minister Ken Skates has called on businesses across Wales to take advantage of the advice and guidance being provided by the Welsh Government’s Business Wales service in dealing with the economic impact of coronavirus.

Families in Wales encouraged to consider 'back to school' transport options

With the new school term about to start, families across Wales are being encouraged to consider the different transport options available for pupils returning to the classrooms from next week.

Economic Resilience Fund provides critical support to UK’s leading supplier of bakery equipment

Welsh Government’s bespoke Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) is providing crucial support to the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of professional bakery equipment, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, has announced.

Tougher fines introduced to prevent unlicensed music events in Wales

The Welsh Government has moved to give the police greater powers to prevent unlicensed music events taking place in Wales, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Health Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.

Visits to care homes: guidance for providers

Guidance for care home providers for adults and children on how to enable safe visiting during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guidance on shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from coronavirus (COVID-19)

Information for shielding and protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable from COVID-19.

Public transport: guidance for operators

Transport providers follow this guidance to protect passengers from coronavirus.

Safe use of multi-purpose community centres (COVID-19)

Guidance on the reopening and safe use of multi-purpose community centres.

Taxi and private hire vehicle guidance

Information for the taxi and private hire vehicle industry.

Guidance on funerals: COVID-19

Guidance on holding and attending funerals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Keep Wales Safe promotional materials

 

Test, trace, protect: multilingual information about coronavirus

Multilingual information about coronavirus symptoms, testing and contact tracing.

Business Wales Tool Kit

Practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work

Other news

The Grange hospital to open four months early

A brand new hospital for Wales will open four months ahead of schedule the Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has confirmed.

Further £1.1m in emergency funding for flood asset repairs in Rhondda Cynon Taf confirmed

Communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf – which saw some of the worst flooding when storms Ciara and Dennis struck Wales earlier this year – are set to benefit from a further £1.1m in emergency funds, to cover the immediate repair of damaged flood alleviation measures.

£500,000 technology boost for Cardiff Council creative industry plans

Following a successful bid for funding, the Welsh Government is providing £500,000 to Cardiff Council to improve the infrastructure which transports fibre optic broadband around the city, Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport Lee Waters has announced.

Preferred options for A483 Wrexham improvements published

Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates is encouraging people to look at the preferred options for changes along the A483 in Wrexham and to have their say on these important proposals.

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

Useful links

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Public Health Wales

Business Wales

Looking out for each other

Volunteering Wales

 
 
 

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