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New powers to enforce Coronavirus social distancing come into force in Wales
New powers to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives have now come into force in Wales, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.

Volunteers – how to help, thank you, and stay safe
Jane Hutt, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, today gave thanks to the brilliant, kind people from all backgrounds throughout Wales who are volunteering to help communities face the coronavirus outbreak together.

Grants to start reaching businesses
Businesses will start receiving emergency coronavirus grants by the middle of next week, Economy, Transport and North Wales Minister Ken Skates confirmed today.

Statement on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Vaughan Gething
I wish to outline steps I have taken to enhance the arrangements in Wales for protecting our front line health and social care staff who are caring for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Further action to protect people at highest risk from coronavirus
The Welsh Government is contacting people in Wales who have been identified as being at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus.

The latest advice on access to schools from Education Minister Kirsty Williams
Statement from Kirsty Williams, Minister for Education

First Minister of Wales' video on new coronavirus measures
Please find a link here to a video from the First Minister - https://we.tl/t-Inwz6vSCLE
A transcript is below.

Tough new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus introduced today
First Minister Mark Drakeford today announced tough new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus in Wales and save lives.
Caravan parks, campsites, tourist hotspots and popular beauty spots will be closed to visitors from today.

Simple steps to help your GP Practice help you
As the coronavirus pandemic continue to progress, pressure on all our NHS services will increase. We have put together five simple steps to help you get the right healthcare and support, while also helping your local GP practice.

Work to assess safety of coal tips progresses as helpline launched
A new database of coal tip sites in Wales and a free helpline have been set up following the damage caused by the February floods.

First Minister launches Looking Out for Each Other campaign in Wales
People across the country praised for helping each other safely.

5 things you need to know before sending your children to school or childcare
1. The latest scientific advice
The most recent scientific advice on how to further limit the spread of COVID-19 is clear.
Everyone must, as far as possible, minimise social contact and make sure that anyone who is particularly vulnerable to the virus is able to adopt strict social distancing.