Covid-19

Then-First Minister Mark Drakeford makes an address from the podium regularly used during the Covid pandemic.

Wales' Covid response made harder by needless complexity - report

Experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned the new Covid variant, JN.1, has become the most dominant strain of the virus

Experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned the new Covid variant, JN.1, has become the most dominant strain of the virus

Warning new JN.1 variant is now the most common Covid strain - symptoms to spot

Mark Drakeford speaking at the Covid-19 Inquiry

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 universal booster vaccine offer is set to end at the end of the month.

The universal booster vaccine offer is set to end at the end of the month.

Powys residents urged to get Covid vaccinate before deadline arrives

Council tax bills won't be refunded. Pictured: County Hall in Llandrindod Wells.

Council tax bills won't be refunded. Pictured: County Hall in Llandrindod Wells.

Audacious request for Powys council tax refund for lost service during Covid

Pictured (Back row left to right): Graeme Harkness, Hope House Childrens Hospice; Liz Gannon, Inspire Welshpool; Val Edwards, Welshpool Community Transport; Rob Field, Welshpool Foodbank and Gerald Clapham, Welshpool Visually Impaired Club.Front: Sandra

Pictured (Back row left to right): Graeme Harkness, Hope House Childrens Hospice; Liz Gannon, Inspire Welshpool; Val Edwards, Welshpool Community Transport; Rob Field, Welshpool Foodbank and Gerald Clapham, Welshpool Visually Impaired Club.Front: Sandra

Welshpool Covid Angels group hands over hundreds to good causes as it disbands

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

Baroness Hallett launches the inquiry into the UK's Covid-19 response. Pic: PA.

Baroness Hallett launches the inquiry into the UK's Covid-19 response. Pic: PA.

Powys campaigner's group celebrates being given voice in Covid inquiry

A person looks at National Covid Memorial Wall opposite the Palace of Westminster in central London, which bears hearts drawn by the relatives of people who have died of the virus. Picture date: Friday January 28, 2022.

A person looks at National Covid Memorial Wall opposite the Palace of Westminster in central London, which bears hearts drawn by the relatives of people who have died of the virus. Picture date: Friday January 28, 2022.

Figures reveal number of excess deaths in Powys during Covid pandemic

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

People aged 65 and over urged to book Covid-19 booster jab

The Community Angels group donating funds to Welshpool Foodbank

The Community Angels group donating funds to Welshpool Foodbank

Final call to support those in need as Welshpool angels group prepares to disband

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised Moderna’s bivalent vaccine (PA)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised Moderna’s bivalent vaccine (PA)

'Next generation' Covid jab approved for use in UK adults

Welsh children reported heightened symptoms of depression last year, according to a study. (Picture: PA Wire)

Welsh children reported heightened symptoms of depression last year, according to a study. (Picture: PA Wire)

Rising levels of depression among Year 7 starters in Wales, study finds

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain (PA)

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain (PA)

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain

File photo dated 05/03/17 of a teacher next to a pile of classroom books. Teachers in England miss more than 50,000 days a week due to illness, which education unions say supply agencies exploit to

File photo dated 05/03/17 of a teacher next to a pile of classroom books. Teachers in England miss more than 50,000 days a week due to illness, which education unions say supply agencies exploit to

Research lays bare 'significant impact' of Covid lockdowns on education in Powys

Covid Omicron ba 5 symptoms: Common symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Covid Omicron ba 5 symptoms: Common symptom affecting men and women differently. (PA)

Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently amid rise in UK cases

New mask measures are being brought in for Powys healthcare settings.

New mask measures are being brought in for Powys healthcare settings.

Further Covid measures introduced in Powys as case numbers rise

People in Wales are being urged to wear face coverings in crowded public places as Covid figures continue to rise. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

People in Wales are being urged to wear face coverings in crowded public places as Covid figures continue to rise. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Covid cases in Wales rise again as UK experiences Omicron surge

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

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says (PA)

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says (PA)

Covid boosters will be needed in September, expert says

File photo dated 08/01/22 of a person dripping testing solution into a Covid 19 lateral flow testing strip, as free coronavirus testing has ended for millions of people in England, with the Health Secretary insisting people must

File photo dated 08/01/22 of a person dripping testing solution into a Covid 19 lateral flow testing strip, as free coronavirus testing has ended for millions of people in England, with the Health Secretary insisting people must

Covid-19: Free lateral flow testing to be extended in Wales

Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school (PA)

Most teachers said they thought Year 6 pupils would not be socially or emotionally ready to start secondary school (PA)

Warning for Year 6 students due to start secondary school this year

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

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

Keir Starmer. Credit: PA

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Who will the next Labour Leader be as Keir Starmer confirms he will resign if fined

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

Covid testing arrangements for hospital patients in Wales are changing. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Covid testing arrangements for hospital patients in Wales are changing. Picture: Huw Evans Agency

Changes to how hospital patients are tested for Covid have been announced

Martin Lewis warns UK savings account holders they could be losing money. (PA)

Martin Lewis warns UK savings account holders they could be losing money. (PA)

Martin Lewis warns anyone in the UK with a savings account to make urgent check

'Chaos' warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months. (PA)

'Chaos' warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months. (PA)

Warning to UK holidaymakers planning a trip in the next six months

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

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another Covid lockdown amid press conference today. (PA)

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another Covid lockdown amid press conference today. (PA)

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out another lockdown ahead of press conference

File photo dated 03/10/14 of a hospital ward. Too little attention has been given to retaining nurses in the NHS, resulting in more leaving than joining the profession, a report by MPs has found. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday January 26,

File photo dated 03/10/14 of a hospital ward. Too little attention has been given to retaining nurses in the NHS, resulting in more leaving than joining the profession, a report by MPs has found. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday January 26,

Powys health services under 'significant pressure' amid Covid absences and high demand

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

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

UK travel: All remaining Covid travel measures to be scrapped on Friday. (PA)

UK travel: All remaining Covid travel measures to be scrapped on Friday. (PA)

Covid travel restrictions

Covid travel measure are changing this week - what you need to know

Queen cancels planned engagements due to 'still experiencing' Covid symptoms

Queen cancels planned engagements due to 'still experiencing' Covid symptoms

Queen cancels planned engagements due to 'still experiencing' Covid symptoms

Boris Johnson announces covid rules to be scrapped - key dates here. Picture: PA

Boris Johnson announces covid rules to be scrapped - key dates here. Picture: PA

Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped in England - key dates here

The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far (PA)

The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far (PA)

The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far

Photo shows at-risk Xavier Aquilina, aged 11, getting his Covid-19 vaccination at a health centre in England. Photo via PA.

Photo shows at-risk Xavier Aquilina, aged 11, getting his Covid-19 vaccination at a health centre in England. Photo via PA.

Covid vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 in Wales - what parents need to know

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid - what we know so far. (PA)

Prince Charles tests positive for Covid - what we know so far. (PA)

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus - what we know so far

Boris Johnson announces plans to end all Covid restrictions in England this month. (PA)

Boris Johnson announces plans to end all Covid restrictions in England this month. (PA)

Boris Johnson announces plans to scrap ALL self-isolation rules in England

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

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Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

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

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

New Covid variant being 'monitored' in UK ahead of Boris Johnson announcement

New Covid variant being 'monitored' in UK ahead of Boris Johnson announcement

New Covid variant being 'monitored' in UK ahead of Boris Johnson announcement

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

Pictured: Sgt Stus, CTC, Royal Marines, Lympstone, administering a COVID 19 booster jab to a member of the public

Pictured: Sgt Stus, CTC, Royal Marines, Lympstone, administering a COVID 19 booster jab to a member of the public

Hundreds of soldiers from Wales and UK set to join Covid-19 fight over Christmas