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An updated version of Wales’ covid control plan will be published next week, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.The plan sets out in detail how national measures will be introduced in a more uniform and predictable way, depending on a range of indicators, including the level of the virus in Wales and the risk of infection.
Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams confirmed today.
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses impacted by latest coronavirus restrictions can now find out how much they can expect to receive from the latest round of Welsh Government’s business support package.
As of Thursday 10 December the time people have to self-isolate for coronavirus will be reduced from 14 days to 10 in Wales.
The first COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled-out across Wales from Tuesday 8 December 2020, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
The Welsh Government has announced plans for the safe return of students to Welsh universities after the Christmas break.
Parents and carers on low incomes with children who are self-isolating will be eligible for a £500 support payment.
the Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething has announced record funding of over £227m to expand health professional workforce training places in Wales, an increase of over £16m from last year.
Retailers, pubs, restaurants and other businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) will now be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021, Minister for Economy, Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has announced.
“Arts and Culture in Wales must survive this pandemic” says Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism
Funding worth £31m to support essential flood repair work in Wales has been agreed with the UK Government, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has said.
Welsh Government has achieved its target of creating 100,000 all age, high quality apprenticeships during this Senedd term.
The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James has announced the appointment of Deep Sagar as the new independent chair of the Regulatory Board for Wales (RBW) from 1st January 2021.
Every 10th December, UN International Human Rights Day celebrates the day on which the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Updated contingency plans aimed at keeping any disruption at the Port of Holyhead to the absolute minimum when the EU Transition period ends on 31 December have been announced by the Welsh Government.
On International Volunteer Day, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, has said “Thank you” to the many volunteers who have made a difference in Wales this year, and announced a new £4m grant fund for third sector organisations, working in partnership with the public sector.
Residents of a North Wales town will soon take part in a pilot for a new digital method of tracking recycling, helping Wales on its route to a zero-waste, circular economy.
Guidance
Guidance about the coronavirus rules that will be in place from 6pm Friday 4 December.
Explains who is exempt from self isolation requirements under new Welsh border rules introduced due to coronavirus.
Guidance on social distancing for everyone in Wales.
How to self-isolate and look after yourself at home if there is possible coronavirus infection in your household.
Guidance on who is eligible for testing and how to get a test.
Forming a Christmas bubble if you are clinically extremely vulnerable.
Employers' responsibilities to help with coronavirus testing and contact tracing.
Guidance for employers and employees to keep safe in the workplace during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses to keep employees and visitors safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This document is to help employers, employees, and the self-employed and others (such as volunteers) working in or at people's homes (where the work does not require close physical contact) to understand how to work safely, taking measures to minimise the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
How to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic if you work or employ people in construction, utilities, farming and other outdoor work.
How to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic if you work or employ people a retail environment.
Advice to restart your manufacturing business and manage the COVID-19 risk to employees.
Information about higher education and student support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Changes to learning, exams, and attending schools and colleges during the coronavirus pandemic.
Changes to learning and teaching in schools from September.
Guidance to help childcare providers and parents to protect children.
Guidance on holding and attending funerals during the coronavirus pandemic
Guidance on making a Christmas bubble with friends and family.
How to sing safely over the Christmas period, including carol singing and worship services.
The evidence Welsh Government uses to decide how to protect everyone from coronavirus.
Statistical information from the coronavirus briefings.
Information to help ministers respond in the best interests of the Welsh population to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A key element for the control of the spread of SARS-CoV-2 is the identification and isolation of people who are infectious.
Summary of COVID-19 advice provided to Welsh Ministers on 4 December 2020.
What you can do to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
What you can do to help stop the spread of coronavirus
Test, Trace, Protect promotional material including promotional materials for the new COVID-19 app.
Practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work
This tool helps you consider your personal risk factors for COVID-19 and suggests how to stay safe
Are you using the NHS COVID-19 app? The app allows you to report symptoms, order a coronavirus test, and check in to venues by scanning a QR code, all while protecting your anonymity. If you’ve already downloaded the app, please remember to use it – the more people who use the app, the greater our chances of reducing the spread of the virus. The app is an important part of our Test, Trace, Protect programme.
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.
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Support to help businesses and third sector organisations affected by coronavirus.
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Stay at home, self-isolation, support as an extremely vulnerable person.
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Guidance on coronavirus for parents, everyone working in education and childcare providers.
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Coronavirus guidance for the NHS and people working in social, community and residential care
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Guidance for landlords, park (mobile) homes and rough sleeper services during the coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus advice for people returning from abroad or planning to travel
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Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic, support for the third sector
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Planning, fire, domestic abuse and sexual violence
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Help with benefits, to stay in work and gain new skills
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Useful links
Welsh Government
Public Health Wales
Business Wales
Looking out for each other
Volunteering Wales
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