Welsh Government Coronavirus COVID-19 News 04/12/2020
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£340m support for Welsh businesses as new coronavirus rules announced
A set of new targeted restrictions in the hospitality and leisure sectors, together with a £340m support package, has been announced by First Minister Mark Drakeford. Please follow this link to view further details.
First Minister announces latest coronavirus travel restrictions
Travel between Wales and areas of the UK with high rates of coronavirus will not be allowed from 6pm on Friday 4 December First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed. Please follow this link to view further details.
Regular rapid COVID testing of frontline health and social care staff in Wales introduced
Health Minister, Vaughan Gething, has announced routine testing of asymptomatic frontline health and social care staff will start this month in Wales. Please follow this link to view further details.
Virtual group clinics to be rolled out across NHS Wales
Virtual consultations across NHS Wales services are to be expanded to include virtual group clinics, for outpatients across primary, secondary and community care, the Health Minister, Vaughan Gething has announced. Please follow this link to view further details.
New guidelines for hospital visiting during Coronavirus outbreak
New revised NHS Wales hospital visiting guidance during the coronavirus outbreak was published on Monday 30 November 2020. This supersedes previously published guidance. Please follow this link to view further details.
Know your employment rights and responsibilities' urges new campaign
Against the backdrop of COVID-19, Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government Hannah Blythyn has announced a new campaign to strengthen the knowledge and understanding of workplace rights and responsibilities. Please follow this link to view further details.
Mass testing to be rolled out in Lower Cynon Valley
Everyone living or working in Lower Cynon Valley will be offered a coronavirus test, becoming the second area in Wales to introduce mass testing, following Merthyr Tydfil. Please follow this link to view further details.
£200,000 financial support for Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for 2020 to 21
As the virtual Winter Fair gets underway, the Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced financial support of £200,000 for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society for 2020 to 21. Please follow this link to view further details.
