Coronavirus

Mark Drakeford speaking at the Covid-19 Inquiry

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Wales ‘not as prepared as it could have been’ for pandemic, says Mark Drakeford

The effect of the Coronavirus in Welshpool..Pictured is the Welshpool bypass A483..Picture by Phil Blagg Photography..

The effect of the Coronavirus in Welshpool..Pictured is the Welshpool bypass A483..Picture by Phil Blagg Photography..

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Covid lockdown rule-breaking man has fine slashed after appeal to court

Covid personality changes - new study outlines possible impact as UK cases rise.

Covid personality changes - new study outlines possible impact as UK cases rise.

Covid could have changed people's personalities, according to new study

Leighton Tibbott, 42, was originally from the Forden area, near Welshpool. Pictured here in 2006. Credit: Phil Blagg/County Times

Leighton Tibbott, 42, was originally from the Forden area, near Welshpool. Pictured here in 2006. Credit: Phil Blagg/County Times

Covid lockdown may have contributed to death of 'vivacious' Welshpool dad – inquest

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

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Powys man hit with £1,760 fine after arriving in airport without proof of Covid test

Sir Frank Atherton has warned Wales is experiencing a surge of covid infections.

Sir Frank Atherton has warned Wales is experiencing a surge of covid infections.

Wales experiencing 'a surge' of Covid cases - with 1 in 20 now testing positive

File photo dated 19/09/20 of a person wearing a face mask. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

File photo dated 19/09/20 of a person wearing a face mask. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

New Covid measures for health settings in Powys after a rise in cases

Coronavirus cases in Powys have been reducing in recent weeks.

Coronavirus cases in Powys have been reducing in recent weeks.

Coronavirus cases in Powys 'continuing to fall', health board confirms

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

BREAKING: Final remaining Covid rules in Wales set to be axed

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fight for Covid inquiry is like quest for Hillsborough justice, campaigners say

File photo dated 27/06/08 of students at a university graduation ceremony, as students who are disabled, or from a disadvantaged background, or an ethnic minority group, continue to achieve lower degree outcomes than their non-disabled, white, advantaged

File photo dated 27/06/08 of students at a university graduation ceremony, as students who are disabled, or from a disadvantaged background, or an ethnic minority group, continue to achieve lower degree outcomes than their non-disabled, white, advantaged

Covid rules for colleges and universities in Wales eased

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

First minister Mark Drakeford speaking at a Welsh Government press conference during the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Mark Drakeford announces latest Covid review of mask-wearing rules in Wales

A member of NHS Test and Trace collects a sample from a member of the public at a testing site (Andrew Matthews/PA)

A member of NHS Test and Trace collects a sample from a member of the public at a testing site (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Revealed: The shockingly high number of people who have Covid in Wales

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

NHS add NINE new Covid symptoms you should look out for - the full list

Work to improve Hay Bridge has hit delays. Picture: Google

Work to improve Hay Bridge has hit delays. Picture: Google

River Wye bridge repairs delayed as workers catch Covid

Oraginsers of the minute's silence held at Welshpool Town Hall

Oraginsers of the minute's silence held at Welshpool Town Hall

Welshpool groups fall silent to reflect on Covid pandemic devastation

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Highest daily Covid death toll for more than a year as mask and isolation rules scrapped

A shopper wears a protective face mask in Edinburgh's Princes Street. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 2, 2020. It was announced today that face coverings will be mandatory in shops in Scotland from July 10. See PA story HEALTH Coronavirus.

A shopper wears a protective face mask in Edinburgh's Princes Street. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 2, 2020. It was announced today that face coverings will be mandatory in shops in Scotland from July 10. See PA story HEALTH Coronavirus.

Health experts want people to continue self-isolating amid rise in Covid cases

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

BREAKING: Mandatory masks in shops to end in Wales on Monday – but some restrictions remain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Boris Johnson leads national day of reflection, two years after first lockdown

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY JANUARY 3 File photo dated 08/03/21 of a student taking a Lateral Flow Test at Hounslow Kingsley Academy in West London. Scotland's Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has made clear the

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY JANUARY 3 File photo dated 08/03/21 of a student taking a Lateral Flow Test at Hounslow Kingsley Academy in West London. Scotland's Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has made clear the

Warning as coronavirus infections rise sharply in Powys

A volunteer from the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign group paints a heart on the National Covid Memorial Wall opposite the Palace of Westminster in central London, which remembers people who have died of the virus. Picture date: Friday

A volunteer from the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice campaign group paints a heart on the National Covid Memorial Wall opposite the Palace of Westminster in central London, which remembers people who have died of the virus. Picture date: Friday

Powys' Covid death toll revealed as charity invites people to reflect on pandemic tragedy

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

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BREAKING: This is the long-term plan for living with Covid in Wales

The latest Covid review for Wales.

The latest Covid review for Wales.

Covid rules in Wales - what could change after Friday's review

A Coronavirus testing centre in Dalston, east London. There were a further 6,042 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Saturday, taking the overall number to 429,277. A further 34 deaths were recorded.

A Coronavirus testing centre in Dalston, east London. There were a further 6,042 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK as of 9am on Saturday, taking the overall number to 429,277. A further 34 deaths were recorded.

Coronavirus in Powys: Latest case numbers show further fall

Coronavirus in Powys round-up: Friday, February 11

Coronavirus in Powys round-up: Friday, February 11

Coronavirus in Powys: Latest case numbers

Mark Drakeford said measures will be strengthened in Wales.

Mark Drakeford said measures will be strengthened in Wales.

BREAKING: Covid pass to be axed for Welsh venues, with mandatory masks to follow

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff.

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff.

First Minister Mark Drakeford tests positive on eve of Wales' three-week Covid review

The man had just returned from a holiday in Spain.

The man had just returned from a holiday in Spain.

Holidaymakers warned as Powys man fined for failing to isolate on return from Spain

Russell George MS.

Russell George MS.

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Powys politician calls for end to vaccine passports and mandatory masks in schools

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, Westminster, for the House of Commons, where he will make a statement to MPs on the Sue Gray report. Picture by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, Westminster, for the House of Commons, where he will make a statement to MPs on the Sue Gray report. Picture by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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Powys MP welcomes Boris' apology but 'much needs to be done to rebuild trust'

The death toll from coronavirus continues to rise in Wales.

The death toll from coronavirus continues to rise in Wales.

Coronavirus in Powys: Latest number of new cases recorded in county

Mark Drakeford has announced that Covid restrictions in Wales will be eased from tomorrow (Friday). Picture: Welsh Government.

Mark Drakeford has announced that Covid restrictions in Wales will be eased from tomorrow (Friday). Picture: Welsh Government.

Most Covid-19 restrictions lifted as Wales returns to alert level zero

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

Drakeford slams Boris Johnson's 'moral authority' after new lockdown party allegations

Covid case rates in Powys have dramatically fallen in January (PA)

Covid case rates in Powys have dramatically fallen in January (PA)

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Dramatic drop in Covid cases in Powys in January

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

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BREAKING: Wales' move to Covid alert level zero confirmed

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Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised to the House of Commons last week as public anger grows over lockdown party allegations. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised to the House of Commons last week as public anger grows over lockdown party allegations. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Powys Tory MP hits out at Downing Street over lockdown parties

General photo showing medical staff wearing PPE on a hospital ward for Covid patients. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

General photo showing medical staff wearing PPE on a hospital ward for Covid patients. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Today marks one year since Covid hospitalisations peaked in Wales

The Prime Minister will take Commons questions following alleged gathering in No 10 garden in breach of lockdown rules. (PA)

The Prime Minister will take Commons questions following alleged gathering in No 10 garden in breach of lockdown rules. (PA)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over party scandal by furious MPs ahead of PMQs

The highest Covid case rate in Powys is found in Newtown North.

The highest Covid case rate in Powys is found in Newtown North.

The areas of Powys where more than one in 40 people have Covid

More than 400 people have tested positive for Covid in Powys.

More than 400 people have tested positive for Covid in Powys.

Coronavirus in Powys: Cases continue to soar as hundreds more test positive

Mark Drakeford said there had been “good news” shown in the latest Covid modelling (PA)

Mark Drakeford said there had been “good news” shown in the latest Covid modelling (PA)

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Restrictions in place in Wales 'as short as possible' as Drakeford cites 'good news'

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff (PA)

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff (PA)

Mark Drakeford issues update on Wales Covid alert level amid Omicron surge

The latest figures show that more than one in every 66 people in Powys tested positive for Covid in a seven-day period. (PA)

The latest figures show that more than one in every 66 people in Powys tested positive for Covid in a seven-day period. (PA)

Powys Covid rates double over Christmas: See how it compares to everywhere else in the UK

13.05.21 - Welsh Government Cabinet - Eluned Morgan - minister for health and social services.

13.05.21 - Welsh Government Cabinet - Eluned Morgan - minister for health and social services.

Major changes to Covid testing rules in Wales

Parts of Newtown have the highest Covid case rates in Powys

Parts of Newtown have the highest Covid case rates in Powys

Covid case rates now above 1,000 across most of Powys

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Mark Drakeford, the first minister of Wales. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Mark Drakeford on Omicron, a 'difficult' January for Wales & any future lockdown

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

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Not 'justified or proportionate' - Sajid Javid hits out at Covid restrictions in Wales

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Mark Drakeford public briefing on the Omicron crisis in Wales today as coronavirus cases across the country continue to soar. (PA)

Mark Drakeford public briefing on the Omicron crisis in Wales today as coronavirus cases across the country continue to soar. (PA)

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Mark Drakeford to provide Covid update today as Senedd recalled

PA file photo of a woman using a laptop on a dining room table set up as a remote office to work from home. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

PA file photo of a woman using a laptop on a dining room table set up as a remote office to work from home. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

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£60 fines for anyone supposed to be working from home caught going into work

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a covid update on Wednesday

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a covid update on Wednesday

More covid measures for Wales? First Minister to hold another briefing tomorrow

Between December 9 and December 15, Sennybridge and Talybont-on-Usk had one of the worst Covid case rates across Wales (PA)

Between December 9 and December 15, Sennybridge and Talybont-on-Usk had one of the worst Covid case rates across Wales (PA)

The area of Powys with one of the worst Covid case rates in Wales