Lockdown restrictions are extended in Caerphilly for another week. In Wales 42% of grades are lower than estimated. First Minister Mark Drakeford says the ban on supermarkets selling non-essential items will not be reversed. With many Christmas carol services cancelled, people in Wales join to sing ". I was dreading it coming down here and thought wed be waiting hours. ", Dr Ruth Alcolado, deputy medical director, told BBC Wales: "This is a very difficult situation and we extend our sympathies to all those families who have been affected - whether they have sadly died or if they are suffering from Covid.". Public Health Wales reports the first COVID-19 related death for six days. 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Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said there were 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital and 60 of those were from infections caught at the hospital. Welsh Government ministers say they cannot rule out another "firebreak" lockdown early in 2021 if COVID cases rise again over Christmas. On Tuesday, Public Health Wales said a further three people had died with coronavirus in Wales, with 366 people testing positive. Data from Public Health Wales indicates COVID cases have hit their highest level in more than half of Wales's council areas. First Minister Mark Drakeford said plans are now being made about who will get the tests, who will carry them out and where. The Cardigan schools will reopen on 7 December, while Pembrokeshire is yet to confirm the length of the closures there. Hospital and care home visits are suspended in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf because of concerns about rising COVID-19 cases in those areas. New COVID testing unit in Llantrisant A new temporary drive through COVID-19 testing unit will open in the car park of the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant tomorrow, Friday 20 November. The infection rate across Wales is currently at 171.2, up from 166.5 on the previous day. Mr Hughes also said that it was likely that Mr Macalalad's previous respiratory conditions had played a part in his ability to fight the virus.He ruled that it was unlikely that the causation of Covid infection occurred during his employment and while there was the possibility that he could have come into contact with somebody asymptomatic at work there was not enough evidence to suggest the death was industrially linked.Mr Hughes recorded a conclusion of natural causes and offered his condolences to the family of Mr Macalalad including those in the Philippines. Public Health Wales (PHW), in its daily update on Friday, November 20, announced that 1,020 more people have been diagnosed with Covid-19 following a lab test. The Welsh Government announces that two households in Wales can form what is termed an "extended household" from 6 July, enabling them to meet up indoors and stay overnight; the extended household measure also includes people who are shielding. A mobile testing site is established outside a food factory in. Read about our approach to external linking. Paul Mears, chief executive of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, said measures include "immediate closure of affected wards, risk assessments of affected and at-risk wards, reviews of infection prevention and control measures and their implementation, increased testing of healthcare staff and testing of all hospital admissions". The number of staff affected has not been revealed, but Tesco said it was a small number. Credit: ITV . At Cwm Taf Morgannwg, Dr Lyons said the health board's intensive care units "thankfully" were not as busy now as they were in April but added: "The numbers are quite challenging "I'm confident that we have the beds that we need and the intensive care capacity that we need to treat all our patients with Covid, whilst at the same time being able to continue the most urgent surgery and deal with patients coming to our emergency departments "But as we gaze over the horizon into the coming weeks and months that becomes more difficult to predict. Testing will only be available for people with coronavirus symptoms which include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to senseof smellor taste. Public Health Wales reports no new COVID-19 deaths, but 39 new cases. 20 November As the latest infection survey for Wales indicates COVID-19 cases peaked at the end of October, First Minister, 21 November A programme of mass testing begins in. The hospitality sector alcohol ban comes into force at 6pm, forcing pubs to pour away gallons of beer. Private insurance: Insurance must pay or reimburse for 8 at-home test kits per month. "I know many people who have been waiting for medical procedures who have already had them cancelled - and so this news is going to provide for great anxiety for many people. At Aneurin Bevan, the number of cases has risen to 40 patients and four staff members at Newport's Royal Gwent hospital. 20 August GCSE results are published, the grades now based on teachers' assessments. 18 May Jury trials resume at a handful of courts in England and Wales, having been suspended since the beginning of the lockdown restrictions. 24 November Figures from the Office for National Statistics indicate 190 COVID deaths occurred in Wales in the week ending 13 November, the highest weekly number since May. If you have any questions, please contact Procurement and Supply Chain Management on 8425 9200. 29 October A further 48 workers at a food factory in Bedwas test positive for COVID-19. A total of 56 residents and 33 staff members have also tested positive for the virus, NorthWalesLive reports. No new deaths are reported for Wales for the most recent 24-hour period. The current coronavirus infection rate in Carmarthenshire is a matter of serious concern, as daily cases in the county continue to rise. 10 May The UK government updates its coronavirus message from "stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives" to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives". That's all from First Minister Mark Drakeford for today. The results of the chest X-ray showed that small blood clots had appeared on his chest and although his condition had deteriorated slightly, written evidence by Dr Ahmed Benjamin, a consultant respiratory physician at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, said that MrMacalalalad was considered stable.Mr Macalalad was discovered unresponsive having suffered a cardiac arrest while wearing a CPAP mask. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The true coronavirus death toll in Wales has now reach over 3,000 deaths for the first time. 9 November Wales's 17-day firebreak lockdown comes to an end. Members of the public can call01685 726 464between 9am and 4:30pm, Mon to Fri. Chief Medical Officer 'more optimistic' about an effective coronavirus vaccine, Conwy Council leader urges First Minister to remove 'catastrophic' local lockdown travel restrictions. 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Deaths per week in hospital are falling while those in care homes continue to increase, and for the year to 24 April, 5,890 deaths in care homes involved COVID-19. By piloting mass testing, the aim is to identify more positive cases and help those who do test positive to isolate to prevent them passing it on to anyone else which should reduce the spread of the virus in the community. 14 August The Welsh Government postpones the easing of rules for meeting up indoors from 15 August to 22 August; from then four households can form an extended bubble and meet up indoors providing the conditions "remain stable". People will get tested whether they have symptoms or not. The health board's boss said it faced "incredibly challenging circumstances". The wearing of face coverings becomes mandatory on public transport in Wales. 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