Face masks
Innovative green chemistry transforms used facemasks into broadband ethernet cables
Swansea University academics have pioneered a process which converts the carbon found in discarded facemasks to create high-quality single-walled carbon…
Mask wearing reinstated at Carmarthen’s Glangwili Hospital as COVID rates continue to climb
All staff and visitors to Glangwili Hospital must wear face masks (unless exempt) with immediate effect due to the increasing…
Further relaxation of COVID rules for Welsh businesses but masks for health and social care remain
The legal requirement for businesses in Wales to undertake specific coronavirus risk assessments will end on Monday 18 April the…
Face covering legal requirement lifted in many indoor public places
The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor public places has today come to an end. The…
Supporters heading to Welsh international urged to ‘make a face covering part of your rugby kit’
Rugby supporters heading into Cardiff to watch Wales’ autumn internationals are being reminded they must wear a face covering on…
Calls for health and care workers in Wales to be equipped with FFP3 masks to prevent COVID infection
FFP3 masks are thought to be up to a hundred percent effective at preventing infection with Covid-19 Plaid Cymru is…
Use of face masks to continue in Wales says First Minister
Ahead of Mark Drakeford's coronavirus rules update on Wednesday, the First Minister has said that face coverings will continue to…
Swansea researchers launch survey to examine face mask usage during COVID-19 pandemic
A team of researchers at Swansea University are calling on members of the public to complete a survey about their…
Council concern over misuse of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard
People are being asked not to wear the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower as proof of exemption from wearing a face covering,…
19 million items of PPE delivered by Council during pandemic
Around 19 million items of personal protection equipment have been delivered by Swansea Council to staff working in social care…
Swansea’s Brother Engineering gets green light to supply NHS in Wales
Swansea-based Brother Engineering has become the first mask manufacturer in Wales to gain the regulatory approval needed to be able…