Coronavirus

Winter Covid-19 booster vaccines being offered in Wales: What you need to know

General access to free lateral flow tests has been ended by the Welsh Government, but they remain free for the most vulnerable.

Free lateral flow tests end in Wales after easing of pressure on the NHS
Covid cases in Wales were expected to peak during July, but the government now believe the peak has passed.

Sir Frank Atherton, chief medical officer for Wales.

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

File photo of a walk-in coronavirus test centre. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Warnings of 'surge' in Covid cases as infection rates triple in a month

The Grange is once again feeling the pressure due to covid and high demand

Major hospital under ‘strain’ as covid cases rise among staff

Covid rates across the UK have risen over the past couple of weeks. Background picture: PA

'Covid has not gone away' warn health bosses after sharp rise in cases in Wales

Covid-19 hospital numbers continue to rise, with early signs of a rise in intensive care admissions among older age groups. Picture: PA

Two new Omicron variants blamed for half a million Covid-19 infections spike

Mark Drakeford is expected to announce the removal of the last Covid restrictions in law in Wales at a press conference on Friday.

First minister confirms when Wales' last remaining Covid restrictions will be removed

Seven more Covid deaths reported in Wales

Seven more Covid deaths reported in Wales

The Met Police has said more than 100 fines have now been issued over breaches of coronavirus regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street. Photo: PA

More than 100 fines now issued over partygate, Met Police reveal

Bereaved families of Covid victims have compared their struggle for scrutiny to the years-long fight for justice by relatives of Hillsborough disaster victims. Photo: PA

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

Covid rules for colleges and universities in Wales eased

A legal expert said the event appeared justified under the UK Government guidelines in place at the time. Photo: PA

Keir Starmer denies Covid law breach as police probe ‘curry and beer’ gathering

Face coverings won't be required in classrooms in Wales from Monday, May 9.

This is when face masks will no longer be required in schools in Wales

A total of 48.9 million UK passports were in circulation at the end of last year – down from 51.5 million in 2019. Photo: PA

Number of UK passports plummeted 2.5 million in two years

First Minister Mark Drakeford has discussed the issues raised with him on doorsteps on the campaign trail ahead of the Welsh local elections in May. Photo: PA

Drakeford: voters focused on ‘traffic, parking, rubbish’ ahead of polls

Today's Covid statistics for Wales have been released (Wednesday, April 27)

Another 14 Covid deaths in Wales

Sion Williams from Lockdown Lobsters. Photo: Jude Edington

Letting go of the 'nightmare' of trading with Europe

Another 18 covid deaths have been recorded by Public Health Wales

Another 18 covid deaths in Wales over Bank Holiday weekend

Prime minister Boris Johnson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons on April 20, 2022. Photo: PA

Watch: Welsh MP says Boris Johnson is 'not fit to run a bath'

The legal requirement to wear a Covid mask is still in force in Wales for places like hospitals and GP surgeries, but it is now a matter of personal choice for people who visit shops and travel on public transport. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Covid: Support for mask wearing and social distancing plummets in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended the Welsh Government's decision to close nightclubs last December, but the industry says no clear evidence has been provided to justify the decision. Pictures: PA Wire (main)/Pexels (background)

Drakeford defends Omicron decision to close clubs amid industry criticism

Lord David Wolfson, a Conservative peer and justice minister has resigned over Prime Minister’s “own conduct” in a letter to Boris Johnson today (PA)

First Tory resigns in wake of Boris Johnson lockdown law breaking

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

Andrew Gwynne MP has led the call after the incident saw false negative test results issued

Call to release report into covid lab blunder which 'could have caused 1,000 deaths'

Kate Josephs, the former director general of the Cabinet Office's Covid-19 Taskforce, has apologised for the leaving bash

Partygate: Fines issued for leaving party for official who shaped pandemic rules

The Met Police is investigating 12 events, including as many as six that Boris Johnson is said to have attended. (Pictures: PA Wire)

Updated Ex-UK Government ethics chief confirms ‘partygate’ fine

Shaun Ceri James, 28, of Gardners Lane, Neath, received custodial sentences totalling 24 months at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, March 28, in connection with a fraudulent attempt to claim a £25,000 Covid grant.

Man jailed for fraudulently attempting to claim £25,000 Covid-19 loan

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

Kit Malthouse also said he believes Boris Johnson will probably declare if he is issued with a fixed-penalty notice. Photo: PA

Partygate fines mean police believe law was broken, policing minister suggests

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

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

First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce any changes to Covid restrictions in Wales on Friday.

Two Covid measures extended in Wales ahead of masks and self-isolation review

A commemorative woodland to those who died during the pandemic will be planted at Cwmfelinfach.

Site of commemorative woodland for Covid-19 victims revealed - what we know

Despite lifting of restrictions, easyJet is continuing to requests masks are worn throughout their flights. Photo: PA

Do I need to wear a mask on a plane? See rules for each airline

The work at Cardiff University and the Immunodeficiency Centre for Wales is the first time that a vaccine has been used to 'treat' Covid-19 rather than 'prevent' it. Source: PA & Shootthatsheep CC BY-SA 4.0

Welsh scientists use vaccination to successfully treat COVID-19 for first time

Covid: Will I have to isolate after Wales scraps its remaining rules? Agency photo. Picture: PA Wire

Covid: Will I have to isolate after Wales scraps its remaining rules?

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

Common Omicron symptom affecting men and women differently

The Welsh Government will relax its Covid-19 testing policy gradually from the end of March to the end of June. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

What will happen to Covid testing when Wales scraps its remaining rules?

Inside the Newport lighthouse laboratory in Imperial Park

Potential closure of Welsh coronavirus lighthouse lab branded 'short-sighted'

The UK government has said it will not continue to fund the ZOE Covid study. Professor Tim Spector of King's College London has fronted the study from the beginning.

UK Government criticised as funding for 'critical' Covid study axed

Anna Redfern from Cinema & Co in Swansea is set to appeal against a £15,000 fine for breaching Covid rules.

Swansea cinema owner could face massive Covid fine increase

First minister Mark Drakeford has announced all remaining Covid restrictions in Wales could be removed this month.

All Covid restrictions in Wales could be removed this month, says first minister

The Welsh Government has eased Covid mask restrictions for some public places. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Covid mask laws relaxed in Wales – but not scrapped entirely

Mark Drakeford and Boris Johnson have spoken about the PM's decision to end free Covid testing in England.

What England scrapping free Covid tests means for Wales - and who's still eligible

What would Boris Johnson scrapping free Covid tests mean for Wales?

Monmouth MP David Davies slammed the Welsh Government's plans not to fall in line with England and scrap self-isolation. Photo: PA

Tory MP condemns Welsh Government over plans to keep self-isolation rules

Welsh Economy Minister Vaughan Gething told BBC Breakfast that Boris Johnson’s statement did not appear to be based on “public health advice”. Photo: PA

PM’s plan to end isolation rule not backed by scientific evidence – Gething

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 Welsh Government is expanding its wastewater Covid testing programme across Wales. (Picture: Welsh Government)

Does the solution to beating Covid lie in our sewage?

There are 1,635 newly reported cases of Covid in Wales according to Public Health Wales. Photo: PA

No reported covid deaths and more than 1,500 new cases in Wales

Public Health Wales reports 2,772 new Covid-19 cases across the country.

Public Health Wales reports 2,772 new Covid cases

How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted upon people's lives? Photo: PA

How the pandemic has affected people's love lives

A shorter isolation period comes into effect on Friday in Wales. Photo: PA

Wales cuts self-isolation period to five days

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

Drakeford: Johnson has no 'moral authority' and the 'compelling' case for the UK

Senedd members (from top) Alun Davies, Paul Davies and Darren Millar are at the centre of allegations around the drinking of alcohol on official premises during the pandemic. Source: Maria Orlova/Pexels

One year on, Senedd lockdown drinks scandal is still under investigation