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.
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• The new monthly telephone version of the National Survey for Wales asked 1,400 people from across Wales questions on wellbeing, loneliness, employment, finances, food poverty, GP appointments, social care, and education to find out the how the pandemic has affected their lives.
• https://gov.wales/wales-community-spirit-shines-through-despite-challenges-of-covid-19
• More than £50m will be made available to support universities and colleges, Education Minister Kirsty Williams has announced.
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• 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

• 21-day review of measures to manage coronavirus – equality impact assessment: https://gov.wales/21-day-reviews-measures-manage-covid-19-16-july-review-equality-impact-assessment
• NHS activity and statistics https://gov.wales/nhs-activity-and-capacity-during-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-23-july-2020

• 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

• Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales. It is available at: https://phw.nhs.wales/news/public-health-wales-statement-on-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/
• Information about coronavirus is available on the Welsh Government’s website at https://gov.wales/coronavirus and https://llyw.cymru/coronafeirws
• Queries about support for businesses, including about eligibility for the Economic Resilience Fund? Visit the Business Wales website https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/
• If you can help the effort to produce PPE in Wales please visit https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/provision-critical-equipment-and-personal-protection-equipment-ppe
• Want to know when and where to wear a face mask? https://gov.wales/face-coverings-frequently-asked-questions
• Want to make your own face covering? https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2020-06/how-to-make-a-3-layer-face-covering.pdf
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• The Welsh Government holds a regular media briefing about coronavirus. These are on-the-record, on-camera and routinely supported by a BSL translator. They will be held at 12.30pm. They are live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel and are broadcast live on BBC One Wales and S4C.

• 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.