COVID-19
Welsh Government updates Coronavirus Control Plan
The Welsh Government has updated its Coronavirus Control Plan, setting out how and when more people and businesses will be able…
Prince William thanks Swansea Bay UHB staff for COVID-19 response
The Duke of Cambridge made a special phone call to Swansea Bay University Health Board this week, to thank all…
Hollywood star Michael Sheen lends his voice to vaccine video
Hollywood star Michael Sheen has lent his voice to a new NHS animation created to combat anti- Covid vaccine sentiment.…
First Minister announces commemorative woodlands for those who have died from coronavirus
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the creation of commemorative woodlands in memory of those who have died from coronavirus.…
‘Immbulance’ mobile vaccination centre visits Swansea Mosque to promote BAME vaccine uptake
A vaccination clinic on wheels was parked outside a mosque so eligible members could be vaccinated. The innovative idea has…
Warning over effects of pandemic on young people’s mental health
Triggers for self-harm and poor mental health are aggravated by pandemic restrictions, according to experts. They have now issued a…
New study to evaluate how well shielding against COVID-19 works
Shielding vulnerable people has been central to the response to COVID-19, but how well does it work? A Swansea University research team…
Campaign launched to encourage vaccine take-up in Black Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
Representatives of the Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot have come together to…
First Minister to announce ‘stay local’ measures as Welsh lockdown relaxed
The Welsh Government will lift the “stay at home” requirement in Wales from tomorrow, and replace it with “stay local”,…
Swansea GP and pharmacist sisters call on BAME community to take up COVID-19 vaccine offer
Two sisters, who have been on the primary care frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic, are calling on fellow black, Asian…