Welsh Government's latest coronavirus update

Latest coronavirus update from the Welsh Government (dated yesterday) is:

·         Childcare and play at alert level four lockdown – your questions answered: https://gov.wales/childcare-and-play-alert-level-4-frequently-asked-questions

·         Updated guidance: Taxis and private hire vehicles: https://gov.wales/taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-guidance

·         Updated guidance: Care home visiting: https://gov.wales/visits-care-homes-guidance-providers-html

·         NHS activity and capacity statistics: https://gov.wales/nhs-beds-admissions-and-hospitalisations-during-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic

 

Coronavirus in numbers

·         The latest figures published by Public Health Wales today show there have been 2,069 newly reported cases of coronavirus, bringing the total to 159,278 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wales since the start of the pandemic.

o   Very sadly, there were 17 further deaths reported by Public Health Wales today. The total number of deaths reported by Public Health Wales is 3,662.

o   These figures are updated daily at: https://public.tableau.com/profile/public.health.wales.health.protection#!/vizhome/RapidCOVID-19virology-Public/Headlinesummary

What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus

·         The symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change in smell or taste.

·         If you have symptoms of coronavirus, however mild, you must self-isolate at home for 10 days from when your symptoms started.

·         Guidance about self-isolating: https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus

o   Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

o   You should arrange to have a test to see if you have coronavirus once you are self-isolating. You can book a test at https://gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test

o   You should continue to isolate while waiting for a test result.

·         Got a question about what to do if you’ve got coronavirus? Visit https://gov.wales/self-isolation-stay-home-guidance-households-possible-coronavirus
 

Where to find the latest information

·         Information about the new national measures in place in Wales is available at: https://gov.wales/alert-level-4

·         Public Health Wales provides a daily update about the number of cases of coronavirus in Wales. It is available at: https://covid19-phwstatement.nhs.wales/

·         Information about coronavirus is available on the Welsh Government’s website at https://gov.wales/coronavirus and https://llyw.cymru/coronafeirws

·         Questions about Covid-19 vaccines? Visit: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/immunisation-and-vaccines/covid-19-vaccination-information/

·         Information about support for businesses is available at the Business Wales website https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/

·         The Welsh Government holds a regular media briefing about coronavirus. These are on-the-record, on-camera and supported by a BSL interpreter. These are held at 12.15pm and live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel.