Health and Care
Coronavirus self-isolation and quarantine reduced to 10 days in Wales
As of Thursday 10 December the time people have to self-isolate for coronavirus will be reduced from 14 days to…
History made as Hywel Dda Health board staff among first in the world to receive COVID vaccine
History was made in Hywel Dda UHB this morning as patient-facing staff from across the Health Board were among the…
COVID-19 vaccine roll-out begins in Wales
The first COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled-out across Wales from today (Tuesday 8 December 2020), the Welsh Government has confirmed.…
Plans for safe return of students to Welsh universities in new year
The Welsh Government has announced plans for the safe return of students to Welsh universities after the Christmas break. Students…
HSE praise for Swansea schools’ Covid-19 response
Pupils and staff at Swansea schools have been praised for their commitment to abiding by Covid-19 regulations following spot inspections…
Catastrophe looms if we don’t follow Covid-19 rules, health chief warns
A health expert has warned coronavirus levels in the Swansea Bay area could soon reach catastrophic levels unless people follow…
New national restrictions: Police urge public to continue doing the right thing
As the latest set of Welsh Government restrictions come into force, South Wales Police is encouraging the public to do…
New funding for Swansea University to look at impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular disease
Swansea University has received £125k of funding from Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) to study the impact of the…
Regular rapid COVID testing of frontline health and social care staff in Wales introduced
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced routine testing of asymptomatic frontline health and social care staff will start this month…
First Minister announces latest coronavirus travel restrictions for Wales
Travel between Wales and areas of the UK with high rates of coronavirus will not be allowed from 6pm tomorrow…