Coronavirus

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 First Minister of Mark Drakeford has tested positive for coronavirus on the eve of Wales' three-week covid review.

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)

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

The first minister provided a public health update

Wales ‘passed this peak of Omicron’ as latest covid rules revealed

Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

Photo via PA shows someone reading the Covid-19 self test leaflet for lateral flows.

Signs of Omicron in children revealed by GP - see full list of symptoms

Wales to remain at alert level two amid sharp rise in cases

Wales to remain at alert level two amid sharp rise in cases

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

Pembrokeshire Covid rates soar at Christmas: See how it compares to everywhere else in the UK

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

Only parts of Pembroke, Tenby & Caldey, and Cilgerran & Crymych, recorded case rates below 1,000 cases per 100,000 people in that time period.

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

File photo of students in a lesson at school. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Teachers' union calls for more support to avoid Covid disruption this term

Machynlleth railway station. Transport for Wales is updating its emergency rail timetable from Monday January 3.

Transport for Wales updates emergency rail timetable due to Covid-19

Four new Covid-related deaths in Hywel Dda, new figures show

Four new Covid-related deaths in Hywel Dda, new figures show

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

Mark Drakeford to provide Covid update today as Senedd recalled

Photo inset shows Vintage Champagne from Asda's deals and sale on wines and prosecco this Christmas.

Asda reveals huge deals on wines and fizz for Christmas and New Year

Inflation in the UK has hit the

Petrol, food and cigarette prices rise as UK inflation hits 'highest rate'

Eluned Morgan has told people to follow the lead of Mark Drakeford, rather than Boris Johnson. (PA)

'Don't follow Boris Johnson's example' - health minister's Covid advice in Wales

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates as first Omicron variant spreads

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates as Omicron variant spreads

People queuing to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations and booster injections at a vaccination site, as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant (PA)

Christmas not 'under threat' due to Omicron Covid variant, says health expert

These ten areas of Wales currently have the worst Covid rates in the country.

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates as first Omicron variant case found

Scientists think that booster jabs and T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the Omicron Covid variant. (Welsh Government)

Covid booster jab could offer good protection against Omicron variant, study reveals

Boris Johnson, pictured by PA inset, and a Christmas party scene, credit to Pixabay.

Boris Johnson issues update on Christmas parties amid Omicron variant concerns

Photo of an NHS nurse holding the coronavirus vaccine. Image by PA.

All people aged 18 and over to be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine

Sajid Javid issues update amid new Covid-19 variant

New Covid variant not detected in UK yet as Sajid Javid urges caution

Areas of Haverfordwest and Pembroke have some of the highest Covid rates in the country.

Covid case rates across Pembrokeshire as three areas have some of the worst rates in Wales

Mark Drakeford said that cases had fallen over the last three weeks after the country faced a “very serious situation” at the start of the last review period.

No changes to be made to Covid rules in Wales after recovering from 'very serious situation'

File photo dated 02/09/2020 of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Swansea. Credit: PA

Staff at major Welsh employer votes on strike action over Covid safety

First minister Mark Drakeford (left) said the prime minister (right) said he would deliver a “proper Welsh dimension” to the UK’s Covid inquiry. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson pledges Welsh focus in UK Covid inquiry

The latest weekly figures reveal that four of ten worst areas in Wales are located in Caerphilly.

The 10 areas of Wales with the worst Covid case rates over the last seven days

Criminals are using the NHS Covid Pass as a way to target the public and convince them to hand over money.

Warning as scammers take advantage of NHS Covid Pass in Wales - how to avoid being scammed

You will need an NHS Covid Pass to access nightclubs and events in Wales from Monday.

NHS Covid Pass in Wales - how to login and how to get your Covid Pass

All of the top ten have seen Covid cases in more than 1 in every 100 people over the last seven days.

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid case rates over the last seven days

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

The ten areas of Wales with the worst Covid rates over the last seven days

Is the NHS Covid Pass a vaccine passport? And why is it being introduced in Wales?

Why the NHS Covid Pass is being introduced for nightclubs & events in Wales

Wales is to offer Covid vaccinations to all children aged between 12 and 15, the Welsh Government has announced.

All 12-15 year-olds will be offered Covid vaccine, Welsh Government confirm

Kate Garraway shares concerning update on husband's Covid battle. (PA)

Kate Garraway shares concerning update on husband's Covid-19 battle

Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless', in WhatsApp leak. (PA/Canva)

Cummings WhatsApp leak: Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless'

Closing borders would not have stopped Delta variant reaching UK. (PA)

Closing borders would not have stopped Delta variant reaching UK, expert warns

Pupils have had to wear masks while in to school in England and Wales. Picture: PA Wire

Removing rule that secondary pupils must wear masks in school 'under active consideration' in Wales

Health minister Vaughan Gething at the NHS Wales national distribution centre

Wales steps up to help India fight Covid with emergency airlift

Coronavirus figures

Forty-one more people have died with the coronavirus in Wales, taking toll to 286