Written Statement: Professional sport and coronavirus Dafydd Elis Thomas, Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism Wales is very proud of its sporting heritage and the achievements of its sportspeople. I know this period will have been a very uncertain time for professional sportspeople in training. The pandemic has created unprecedented challenges, as training and…
Public Health Wales on Testing for Coronavirus announced by Vaughan Gething Testing Update Following the announcement from the Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, yesterday, any person over the age of five showing symptoms can now request a home testing kit. Please note the test is not suitable for children under five years old. In Wales, we are…
First Minister Mark Drakeford focuses on mental health and wellbeing in coronavirus update More mental health support for young people will be available during the coronavirus pandemic, the First Minister has said. Mark Drakeford said the government must “be careful” steps being taken to protect people from the virus do not cause more “unintentional harm…
Celebrating Eid Al-fitr In Lockdown Guidance Eid Al-Fitr, the celebration at the end of Ramadan, is due to be marked by Muslims across the world on the 24th of May, subject to the sighting of the new moon. With the UK having been in lockdown since 23rd March and the holy month of Ramadan having…
Funding Support announced by Creative Wales for grassroots music venues in Wales A total of £401,551.39 funding has now been allocated to 22 grassroots music businesses across Wales and was created to assist the music industry during the challenges surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Lord Elis-Thomas, said: We’ve…
Coronavirus (Covid-19): ‘Traffic light’ system to lead Wales out of LOCKDOWN After nearly eight weeks of lockdown, the Welsh Government sets out its proposals for the next steps; Red, Amber, Green traffic light system to be used to ease lockdown restrictions; Exiting lockdown restrictions will be guided by the science. A traffic light roadmap setting…
Race Council Cymru (RCC) all Wales BAME COVID-19 Meeting with Health Officials from Welsh Government Huge thanks to 98 BAME groups, including grassroots BAME communities across Wales! Brilliant chairing by @shavtaj of @walestuc we need to act on the information shared by ethnic minority people across Wales. @BHMWales @BAMECymruElders @iolanda_banu @AliAbdi_ @WelshGovernment We are very…
Wales extends coronavirus lockdown The coronavirus lockdown in Wales will be extended for a further 3 weeks, with minor adjustments proposed but maximum caution maintained to ensure the virus does not spread, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. To tackle the spread of coronavirus, the Welsh Government introduced regulations in March, which impose strict restrictions…
Victim Support during COVID-19 If you are suffering or have suffered from any form of physical or digital Hate Crime including abuse from neighbours, family members or partners during these difficult times, contact Victim Support for help. Victim Support can provide free and confidential support to help people cope with the impact of Hate…
Written Statement: from Vaughan Gethin on COVID-19 and BAME Communities There is growing evidence COVID-19 infection is having a disproportionate impact on people with Black, Asian, minority or ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Many of the health or social care workers who have sadly died from COVID-19 were from BAME backgrounds. The evidence continues to evolve but,…
