Coronavirus COVID-19 News - 02102020

02 October 2020

 
 

Headline News

£140 million to support Welsh businesses

The Welsh Government is making an additional £140 million available to businesses to help them deal with the economic challenges of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the UK’s impending exit from the EU, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced.

First Minister Mark Drakeford will amend the local lockdown rules in recognition of the emotional toll coronavirus is having on people who live alone.

Local coronavirus restrictions introduced to control outbreaks in North Wales

New coronavirus restrictions are being introduced in four local authority areas in North Wales – Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy and Wrexham – following a rise in cases, Health Minister Vaughan Gething today announced.

Wales launches fund to support creative freelancers affected by Covid-19

Freelancers working in the cultural and creative sectors in Wales will be able to apply for their share of a £7 million fund – which is targeted specifically at those in the freelance sector hit hardest by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Further local coronavirus restrictions introduced to control rises in South Wales

Coronavirus laws are being further tightened in Neath Port Talbot, the Vale of Glamorgan and Torfaen in response to a growing spread of cases, First Minister Mark Drakeford, has confirmed.

Call to ‘Protect the NHS’ as Wales heads into winter

Wales’ Health Minister is urging the public to help ‘Protect the NHS’ and keep services clear for those who need them most.

COVID-19 workforce risk assessment tool guidance for managers and staff.

Other News

UK first as children’s playgrounds set to be smoke-free

New smoke-free restrictions for school grounds, hospital grounds, public playgrounds and outdoor children’s care settings are due to come into effect from 1 March 2021, the Health Minister has announced.

Consultation on plans to further reduce fuel poverty by 2035 launched

Plans to further tackle fuel poverty in Wales by 2035 and support people struggling to meet the cost of their domestic energy needs have been published for consultation.

Over £7 million awarded for Llanbedr Airfield access road

The Welsh Government has committed further funding of over £7 million towards the construction of a new Llanbedr access road in Gwynedd, Economy and North Wales Minister Ken Skates has announced.

Future potential of Trawsfynydd site strengthened

The future potential of the former power station at Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd will be unlocked and strengthened by the establishment of a site development company, Minister for Economy and North Wales Ken Skates announced

Welsh businesses hoping to make some ‘Doha’ in virtual export market visit

Twenty Welsh businesses are set to showcase their products to companies from one of the richest countries in the world in a virtual export market visit to Doha, Qatar.

Baby bundle pilot begins in Wales

The first deliveries of ‘baby bundles’ are being received this week by expectant mothers as a pilot begins in Wales.

‘Truly significant’ project will improve Black, Asian and minority ethnic education resources in Wales

At the start of Black History Month, Education Minister Kirsty Williams has updated on a ‘truly significant’ project that aims to improve the teaching of themes relating to Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and experiences across all parts of the school curriculum.

Black History Cymru 365 will build momentum towards a Wales free from discrimination and inequality

As the Welsh Government steps up momentum in the drive towards a Wales free from discrimination and inequality, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, asked the people of Wales to listen and learn from the history and heritage of multicultural societies in Wales.

Local Lockdown Information

Local Lockdown

Restrictions to reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect public health in areas of South Wales.

Legislation,Technical Advice & Statistics.

Information to help ministers respond in the best interests of the Welsh population to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Promotional Materials & Toolkits

Keep Wales Safe promotional materials

 

Test, Trace Protect promotional materials

Test, Trace, Protect promotional material including promotional materials for the new COVID-19 app.

Business Wales Tool Kit

Practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Business and employers

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Coronavirus health advice

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Education and childcare

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Health and social care professionals

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Housing

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

Diogelu Cymru

 

Travel

Coronavirus advice for people returning from abroad or planning to travel

Diogelu Cymru

 

Volunteering (third sector)

Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic, support for the third sector

Diogelu Cymru

 

Community services

Planning, fire, domestic abuse and sexual violence

Diogelu Cymru

 

Jobs,skills and financial support

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

Useful links

Welsh Government

Public Health Wales

Business Wales

Looking out for each other

Volunteering Wales

 
 
 

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