Coronavirus COVID-19 News 25032022

25 March 2022

 
 

Headline News

Cautious approach to coronavirus protections to continue

Wales will continue to gradually relax some of its remaining pandemic protections, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

Statement by the Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 Review: 25 March 2022

Chief Medical Officer for Wales statement on COVID-19 review.

Unpaid carers in Wales to receive a £500 payment as part of £29m investment

More than 57,000 unpaid carers in Wales will receive a £500 payment in recognition of the ’pivotal role’ they have played during the pandemic.

The pandemic opened the door to remote working, now we need to support this way of working for future generations

The way people work has significantly changed since the pandemic and the Welsh Government is keen to do all it can to help lock in the positive benefits experienced by many and encourage more businesses to adopt this new approach to working.

First Minister announces location of Wales’ third commemorative woodland

The First Minister has announced the location of Wales’ third commemorative woodland at Cwmfelinfach in Caerphilly.

Spring rollout of boosters begins in Wales 

The latest phase of the vaccination programme will see the over-75s, older care home residents and individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed being invited for their boosters.

First Minister urges people to have their say on the UK-wide COVID-19 Inquiry

The First Minister is encouraging people across Wales to take part in a consultation about the terms of reference for the UK-wide COVID-19 inquiry.

Other News

A “Team Wales” welcome for Ukraine people

Minister for Social Justice has today praised the intense “Team Wales” effort to prepare to welcome Ukraine people to Wales.

Welsh Government response to publication of latest NHS Wales performance data

The Welsh Government has issued a statement on the latest NHS Wales performance data published.

Quick-time referrals speeding up cancer diagnosis in Wales

New clinics in Wales are helping to diagnose patients with concerning symptoms more quickly as part of nationwide work to cut cancer waiting times.

Funding for staff well-being trebled as part of ‘whole school approach’ to mental health

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced that funding for mental health and well-being support for teachers delivered in schools will be trebled in the next financial year.

Threadbare Spring Statement lets down people struggling with rising cost of living

Welsh Government Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has said the Spring Statement has let down people struggling with the rising costs of living.

Guidance

COVID-19 vaccination booster

How people over the age of 12 will be offered a COVID-19 booster dose.

Testing for Coronavirus

Guidance and services for testing for COVID-19

Travel

International travel to and from Wales: coronavirus

Explains what you should consider if you are travelling to or from Wales.

Education and Childcare

Schools: coronavirus guidance

Changes to learning and teaching in schools.

Childcare and play: frequently asked questions

Guidance for parents and childcare providers.

Policy and Strategy

Wales’ long-term COVID-19 transition from pandemic to endemic

Together for a Safer Future: Wales’ long-term COVID-19 transition from pandemic to endemic sets out a gradual transition away from emergency measures,

COVID-19 vaccination strategy 2022

How we will protect our population from COVID-19 through vaccination.

Coronavirus control plans

The coronavirus control plans set out how we will all work together to manage the risks of coronavirus in Wales.

Test, Trace, Protect

Our strategy for testing the general public and tracing the spread of coronavirus in Wales.

Legislation,Technical Advice & Statistics.

Coronavirus Act expiry: death certification and registration easements from 25 March 2022

Summary of guidance for death certification and registration from 25 March 2022.

Coronavirus legislation: restrictions on individuals, business and others

Regulations to impose restrictions on individuals, businesses and others to protect public health.

Coronavirus legislation: international travel

Regulations to impose restrictions and requirements following international travel.

Evidence and data used to inform coronavirus restrictions

The evidence Welsh Government uses to decide how to protect everyone from coronavirus.

Advice on coronavirus from the Technical Advisory Cell

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

COVID-19 situational reports

Detailed data and information on COVID-19 case rates.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) related statistics and research

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

Slides and datasets from the coronavirus briefings

Statistical information from the coronavirus briefings.

Impact assessments: coronavirus

Assessments of how our measures to manage COVID-19 affect equality of opportunity.

First Ministers Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic COVID-19 Advisory Group, Scientific Subgroup: risk assessment

Summarises the work completed by the Scientific Subgroup in developing the All Wales COVID-19 Workforce Risk Assessment Toolkit.

Promotional Materials & Toolkits

Keep Wales Safe – Disrupt The Transmission 

The disrupt the transmission assets can be accessed.

Test, Trace, Protect

Information on changes from 28th March

Existing HUHY

All previous Help Us Help You assets featuring nearly 100 assets on the subjects above as well as many others

Business Wales Tool Kit

Practical resources to help employers keep their workforce safe at work

COVID-19 workforce risk assessment tool

This tool helps you consider your personal risk factors for COVID-19 and suggests how to stay safe

NHS COVID-19 app

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.

Self-isolation Support Scheme

If you’ve been alerted to self-isolate by the #NHSCOVID19app, you can now use the app to apply for a £750 payment through the self-isolation support scheme to help with loss of earnings.

Information

Keep Wales Safe

Business and employers

Support to help businesses affected by coronavirus

Keep Wales Safe

Protect yourself and others from coronavirus

Self-isolation, support as an extremely vulnerable person

Keep Wales Safe

Education and childcare

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

Keep Wales Safe

Health and social care professionals

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

Keep Wales Safe

Housing

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

Keep Wales Safe

Travel

Coronavirus advice for people returning from abroad or planning to travel

Keep Wales Safe

Volunteering (third sector)

Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic, support for the third sector

Keep Wales Safe

Community services

Planning, fire, domestic abuse and sexual violence

Keep Wales Safe

Work, skills and financial support

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

Useful links

Welsh Government

Public Health Wales

Business Wales

Volunteering Wales

 
 
 

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