Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion lockdown warning. If we can keep doing what we’ve been doing so far, we’ll hopefully be able to ride the wave and continue to protect the residents of Ceredigion. Unless indicated otherwise, Ceredigion County Council retains the copyright to all original material shown on this website © 2021. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Further measures and information can be found on the Welsh Government website. Northampton is on the brink of a local lockdown tonight after almost 300 workers at a sandwich factory which supply M&S tested positive for coronavirus.. A total of 292 out of … The lockdown restrictions differ slightly across the four nations of the UK, depending on the rate of infection. HP10 9TY | 01676637 | Registered in England & Wales. In a joint statement, Leaders Cllr Emlyn Dole of Carmarthenshire, Cllr David Simpson of Pembrokeshire and Cllr Ellen ap Gwynn of Ceredigion, said: “The last thing we want to do is go into a local lockdown, as has already happened elsewhere in Wales. But we need everyone’s help in doing so. At this time, we’re at our most vulnerable and the next three weeks are crucial for Ceredigion. Therefore, the message remains: stay home, save lives. Caerphilly was the first county in Wales to be put into local lockdown A joint approach is taken by health officials, the Welsh Government and local authorities to … After months of very low numbers of cases, the county’s infection rate, which has been rising steadily since the middle of September, has now gone above 50 cases per 100,000 people – the rate at which local lockdown measures would have been considered by the Welsh Government. Mr … Within the Hywel Dda Health Board, only one new case was confirmed in nearby Ceredigion and three in Pembrokeshire. This will ensure that all the good work won’t be undone. In line with the guidance announced on Friday by the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, the lockdown will remain in Wales. The areas with the lowest case rates were Ceredigion with 78.4, followed by Conwy with 110.9. Parts of rural Wales such as Ceredigion and Powys have large self-employed populations (28.1 per cent and 26 per cent) which will have had a tough time during lockdown … French Riviera cities under lockdown as new infections soar. Local authority leaders in the area are urging everyone to play their part in keeping their counties and communities safe. THE CONSERVATIVE Party is investigating the attendance of senior Senedd members and staff at a Christmas party held during December’s lockdown. Rhondda Cynon Taf had the highest number of new cases with 76. This was due to the tremendous efforts of the public in following safety guidelines which prevented the spread of this deadly disease. He said the lockdown was not proportionate and would badly affect businesses in areas with low levels of Covid-19, such as Powys, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. The low infection rates are a result of the massive efforts made by Ceredigion residents. image caption Caerphilly was the first county area to go into local lockdown in Wales Sarah Portsmouth, 49, said she initially felt “daunted” by the prospect of going into Glangwili General Hospital shortly after the lockdown period began, but added that she quickly felt reassured and confident about the infection prevention and control measures the hospital had introduced. Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board, Maria Battle, said: “We have been very fortunate in West Wales in our relatively low infection rates of COVID-19. Alert Level 4 lockdown measures came into force on December 20 across Wales. Local lockdowns are in place in areas including Caerphilly, Birmingham, Leicester, Greater Manchester with new restrictions to come into force in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Thursday, September 17, due to increases in coronavirus cases. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? “This pandemic is far from over – the virus is still circulating and the risk is still high. Thank you for staying home, only going out if it’s essential. It remains unclear when exactly the lockdown will be eased after it emerged more than 4,300 people in care homes across England and Wales died from Covid-19 in the last fortnight. Johanna Taylor’s son was missing his friends as the country went into lockdown. YouTube, Ceredigion County CouncilNeuadd Cyngor Ceredigion PenmorfaAberaeronCeredigionSA46 0PA 01545 570881. hulldailymail. People living in Swansea will join Cardiff on Sunday evening going into lockdown. In a joint statement, Leaders Cllr Emlyn Dole of Carmarthenshire, Cllr David Simpson of Pembrokeshire and Cllr Ellen ap Gwynn of Ceredigion, said: “The last thing we want to do is go into a local lockdown, as has already happened elsewhere in Wales. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. The 64-year-old was told to ‘f**k off and stay in England’ after suggesting viewers could visit Gwynedd and Ceredigion, two of the few parts of Wales not under lockdown. A minor amendment includes allowing people to exercise more than once daily, but this must be done locally, without any unnecessary travel. Wales isn’t England and Ceredigion isn’t Cardiff – we need a localised approach to lifting the lockdown 1st May 2020 THE CONSERVATIVE Party is investigating senior Senedd members and staff’s attendance at a lockdown lock-in held on December 8. The family enjoy going for walks and painting stones so they decided they wanted to create something that local children could keep adding to, hoping that it would help bring a smile to people’s faces. ... Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, who have the lowest rate of … “It is only with your support and willingness to report symptoms, identify contacts and follow advice about self-isolating, that we can identify and tackle any new cases and protect each other.”. People must continue to stay at home, keep a 2m social distance from others, and wash their hands frequently for 20 seconds. By recognising the instruction that the lockdown will continue in Wales, over the next three weeks, Libraries and Household Waste Sites in Ceredigion will remain closed. IF we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the health board and Dyfed-Powys Police. “Please help keep the communities of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion safe – we all have to play our part to protect ourselves and each other.”. ©Copyright 2001-2021. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. People need to respect the measures that are in place and take personal responsibility for social distancing and good hygiene. Stay safe everyone, we will update when we know more. Monmouthshire's case rate of 65.5 per 100,000 is the third lowest in Wales, and almost puts it below the threshold used in the autumn - 50 per 100,000 - for areas going into lockdown. The warning comes after a cluster of positive Covid-19 cases was confirmed in Carmarthenshire, centred around a community event. IF we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the health board and Dyfed-Powys Police. Life in the typical quaint Welsh seaside town where lockdown has already stolen livelihoods for a whole year COVID-19: Wales to go into new lockdown as two-household Christmas limit to become law. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. “But, if the rising threat and lack of social distancing continues we may have to take necessary action. During the height of lockdown, when 'stay at home' was the mantra permitting a select few industries to continue going into work and people were restricted to … “The impact on businesses in areas such as Powys, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, who have the lowest rate of Covid-19 cases in Wales, will be severe at a time when they are desperately struggling to recover from the pandemic so far this year. They are particularly warning people about the risk of gathering in large groups, attending community events or visiting licensed premises where social distancing measures are not being followed. “However, the main concern is that this national lockdown is not proportionate. The Welsh restrictions barring such gatherings follow the basic outline of those imposed by the Conservative UK Government in December. IF we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, the health board and Dyfed-Powys Police. In a joint statement, Leaders Cllr Emlyn Dole of Carmarthenshire, Cllr David Simpson of Pembrokeshire and Cllr Ellen ap Gwynn of Ceredigion, said: “The last thing we want to do is go into … However, due to these low rates, we’ve got limited resilience which makes us all vulnerable. IF we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, health officials and Dyfed-Powys Police. “Maintaining these habits remains absolutely vital in reducing the impact and spread of the pandemic. Watch: Wales says two households can form bubble when lockdown ends Child poverty levels in Ceredigion are “devastating”, and Ceredigion teachers make nearly 5,000 visors for frontline staff. Ceredigion has a high percentage of elderly population and we must continue to work together to protect them. Therefore, it is crucial that people do not travel across the border into Wales to exercise, and fines will continue to be authorized for any non-essential travel. Bangor's restrictions affect eight wards in the city: Garth, Hirael, Menai, … But first: Will lockdown measures around meeting family and friends be relaxed today? ... Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion, who have the lowest rate of … The national advice around social distancing remains that people should stay two metres from other people who are not part of their own, or their extended household, when meeting outdoors and in enclosed spaces. Lockdown restrictions prohibit mixing with people outside your own household. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Just six mostly rural counties - Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey and Powys - will not be subject to restrictions from Thursday. One new death was reported across Wales. The circuit-breaker lockdown will come into force this week. Bangor went into lockdown on Saturday after a rise in coronavirus cases. Good morning, and welcome to this morning’s top stories. By recognising the instruction that the lockdown will continue in Wales, over the next three weeks, Libraries and Household Waste Sites in Ceredigion will remain closed. Partners in the Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion region have joined together to urge people to follow the national advice and take action to protect each other as positive cases of coronavirus start to rise again. Wales’ lockdown rules are set to be changed today, with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford hinting […] The public are also a crucial partner in the Test, Trace, Protect strategy. The message remains clear in Ceredigion – there will be no changes to the restrictions, and the next three weeks are vital for the county. Instagram Unfortunately this means that all lessons and tests will have to be postponed until lockdown is lifted. Leaders acrosss Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are urging people to follow coronavirus rules. A Gannett Company. People should avoid large and small gatherings in public spaces, and avoid indoor gatherings with friends and family other than people they live with or those in their extended household. The Ceredigion Roads Policing Unit fined the woman an undisclosed amount after her 320-mile round journey was deemed to be non-essential. Facebook Twitter The Authority is urging people to follow the restrictions. To date, 2,246 cases have been recorded across the three counties - 509 in Pembrokeshire, 1,543 in Carmarthenshire and 194 in Ceredigion. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Shops and hospitality firms will close again and people … Across the Hywel Dda area, Ceredigion saw nine new cases, Carmarthenshire 32, and Pembrokeshire 18. There were more new cases in Carmarthenshire than in already locked down Caerphilly and Bridgend. Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed the nation will go into a "firebreak" lockdown as of 6pm this Friday. News & Advice. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The force said: "The horse is safe and well, so no need for breaching, reported." If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. Martin's School of Motoring-Ceredigion The allegations concern a meeting in the Members’ tearoom between Labour backbencher Alun Davies and Conservative group members and their support staff. Leaders acrosss Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are urging people to follow coronavirus rules IF we don’t social distance, we risk going into a local lockdown – that’s the message from south west Wales local authority leaders, health officials and Dyfed-Powys Police. So far, Ceredigion residents have done a great job to keep the number of coronavirus cases low in the county, by staying home and following the guidelines. “Coronavirus has not gone away and remains a very serious illness, especially for the elderly and those with existing medical conditions. “I would urge the public to continue to follow health advice to keep us safe, including keeping two metres away from others outside of their household bubble, minimising their contacts where possible, avoiding gatherings of more than 30 people, as well as washing hands regularly, or using a hand sanitizer if hand washing is not possible. Across Wales, 1,134 cases of coronavirus were confirmed today from 10,492 tests. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. They came up with the idea of the Covid-19 snake.