Coronavirus

First Minister puts rule changes on hold for four weeks as delta spreads

First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce a four-week pause to the coronavirus rules later today (June 18) to help boost…

Welsh health minister launches new support programme for people recovering from effects of COVID

‘Investing in services and a dedicated support programme for those recovering from the long term effects of COVID-19 is crucial…

Delta variant now the most common variant of new COVID cases in Wales say Public Health Wales as numbers rise to 315

Public Health Wales (PHW) has confirmed the numbers of the Delta variant (also known as the Indian variant) have increased…

COVID cluster identified in Carmarthenshire village

A cluster of Covid-19 cases has been identified in the Carmarthenshire village of Pontyberem. Carmarthenshire Council say that as of…

One in five people would risk holidays to amber-listed countries despite Government warnings according to new research

Millions of holidaymakers are prepared to travel to amber-listed countries despite having to quarantine when they get back. A new…

81 new Welsh cases of Delta variant since 3 June say Public Health Wales, with localised community transmission blamed

Public Health Wales is urging people to stick to social distancing rules and to take up the offer of a…

All over 18s in Wales to be offered COVID vaccine by start of next week

All over-18s will be offered a Covid vaccine by the start of next week, as First Minister Mark Drakeford praised…

Customers of Swansea Wind Street bar urged to get COVID test after bar staff worked while they had virus symptoms

Customers and visitors to a Wind Street, Swansea, bar are being urged to get a Covid-19 test straight away if…

Could green tea help tackle COVID? New study by Swansea academic investigates

As India continues to be ravaged by the pandemic, a Swansea University academic is investigating how green tea could give…

Portugal moves to amber on international travel traffic-light list

Travellers returning to Wales from Portugal will need to self-isolate on their return after the Welsh Government confirmed the popular…