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Visit Wales. Later: People urged to avoid all non-essential travel

People in Wales are being asked to act responsibly and to avoid unnecessary travel until Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted by the Welsh Government.

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Welsh Government to ‘test, track and trace’ to control further transmission of Covid-19

Health Minister Vaughan Gething has today (5 May) mapped out an ambitious Response Plan to prepare Wales for the next phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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New volunteer prescription delivery scheme to support those shielding or self-isolating

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Health Minister has today (Tuesday 5th May) announced new arrangements to ensure people who are shielding or self-isolating can continue to get their prescription medicines in partnership with the National Pharmacy Association, Wales’ third sector organisations and Royal Mail. 

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Female offenders to get Residential Centre in Wales

The Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, today welcomed the Justice Minister Lucy Frazer’s announcement that the first residential centre for women offenders will be in Wales.

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Supporting students and universities dealing with the impact of coronavirus

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Education Minister Kirsty Williams has today (Monday, 4 May) published a policy statement outlining what the Welsh Government is doing to support universities and students dealing with the impact of coronavirus.

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New £248k cyber grant scheme announced for local authorities in Wales

An extra £248,000 will be available to local authorities across Wales to help strengthen their cyber resilience in response to the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans announced today.

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Welsh Government extends coronavirus testing in care homes

All residents and staff in care homes with outbreaks of coronavirus will be tested for the virus, the Welsh Government has announced today.

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Minister thanks Welsh sellers and producers who have kept their communities supplied and fed NHS staff during lockdown

Lesley Griffiths, the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, has thanked independent food and drink sellers who have kept local supply chains flowing and supported NHS staff during the ongoing pandemic.

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11,000 face shields for hospitals and healthcare heroes

More than 11,000 face shields have been rapidly produced for hospitals and NHS staff working in South and West Wales.

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Half a million more vital fluid resistant gowns land at Cardiff Airport

A chartered flight carrying around half a million vital fluid-resistant gowns for NHS Wales has arrived in Cardiff Airport (14.00 today, 1 May 2020).

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First Minister of Wales announces £500 extra payment for care staff

The Welsh Government will fund a £500 extra payment for all social care workers in Wales, the First Minister announced today.

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Discretionary Assistance Fund receives £11m boost in Wales

An extra £11m is being made available to help families facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.