Friday, July 24, 2020

Latest pandemic update from Welsh Government


Latest coronavirus update from the Welsh Government, dated yesterday, is:

Local Government Minister Julie James has published a written statement about the use of powers under the Coronavirus Act 2020: https://gov.wales/written-statement-use-powers-under-coronavirus-act-2020
  • Wales has seen a growing sense of community spirit since the start of the pandemic according to new Covid-19 research published today.

  • More than £50m will be made available to support universities and colleges, Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced.

    • The support is part of the Welsh Government’s actions to support students and Wales’ major education institutions and provide the skills and learning in response to the economic impact of the coronavirus.
    • £27m will be provided to higher education institutions and £23m to support students in FE colleges and sixth forms.
    • https://gov.wales/over-50-million-support-welsh-universities-colleges-and-students

  • The latest figures published by Public Health Wales show there are a total of 17,030 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wales – the real number will be much higher.
    • Public Health Wales has reported a total of 1,548 deaths from coronavirus.
Where to find the latest information

    • From the week beginning July 20, the Welsh Government press conference will be held every Tuesday and on the Fridays following the 21-day review of the coronavirus regulations.

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