Welsh Government – Corona COVID-19 Update – 26th June 2020

26 June 2020     Stay Local to Keep Wales Safe Headline News Welsh Government publishes first results from its major new COVID-19 survey New research showing how people across Wales have been affected by the coronavirus crisis has been published for the first time today. Welsh Government announce grant support for Start Up businesses First Minister Mark Drakeford has today announced a start-up grant to support new businesses dealing with the severe impact of Coronavirus. Joint statement from Welsh Government, WLGA and support staff trade unions On the 3rd June, the Minister for Education confirmed the Welsh Government’s proposal for schools to reopen to all pupils on 29th June to ‘check in, catch up and prepare’ ahead of the summer break. Statement by Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Chris Jones on Coronavirus: shielding Written statement: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Outbreaks centred on meat and food processing sites in Wales Guidance on reopening places of worship: coronavirus Guidance for managing the safe re-opening of places of worship and prayer during the coronavirus pandemic. £150,000 awarded for digital solutions in response to COVID-19 Five digital health initiatives have been awarded funding as part of a £150,000 call to action for new and innovative ways to use digital technology in response to coronavirus and beyond. Fund to help local authorities to deliver better digital services A one million pound fund will be available this financial year to make it easier for people to access local government services online. Warning to parents about the risk of undiagnosed diabetes among children and young people Children are at risk of serious harm from undiagnosed diabetes if parents avoid seeking medical advice over fears of exposing them to Coronavirus. Complex and long-standing disadvantages exposed by coronavirus pandemic – report finds A major report today reveals the complex and long-standing factors contributing to the disproportionate impact coronavirus is having on Wales’ black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. Pilot programme to measure coronavirus prevalence in waste water treatment plants A pilot programme which will flag early signs of the coronavirus in Welsh communities by monitoring sewage systems, has been awarded almost half a million pounds – the Health Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed. £3 million given to Fire and Rescue Authorities to help the response to national emergencies Fire and Rescue Authorities (FRAs) in Wales have been awarded £3 million in funding by Welsh Government, to support national resilience capabilities and the response to national emergencies. Consultation to tackle supply chain issues across UK dairy sector launched A consultation to tackle supply chain issues across the UK dairy sector and provide new fairer conditions for milk contracts has today been launched by UK Governments. Daily News Conferences The Welsh Government holds a daily 12.30pm media briefing about coronavirus supported by a BSL translator. They are live-streamed on our @WelshGovernment Twitter channel and broadcast live on BBC One Wales and S4C. Symptom Study Help us fight coronavirus by reporting your health daily, even if you feel well. You can help us fight coronavirus by completing a daily health survey on the COVID-19 symptom study app. This app is for everyone, not just for those who have symptoms. The app will help us understand the symptoms and spread of COVID-19. By answering some quick questions, you can help us plan our response to coronavirus. We will not share the answers you give us beyond the NHS and trusted organisations working directly with the NHS in response to coronavirus. Test, Trace, Protect strategy A campaign is underway aimed at informing the general public and critical workers of the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy. The website has been updated with the latest information on the strategy, including guidance for employers (https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus). New video and animated social assets have been produced for use across paid-for campaigns and for stakeholders to share through their own channels. The assets are available to download here and please disseminate these to your networks and use across your social media channels to help share information on Test, Trace, Protect. Information Business and employers Support to help businesses and third sector organisations affected by coronavirus.     Coronavirus health advice Stay at home, self-isolation, support as an extremely vulnerable person.      Education and childcare Guidance on coronavirus for parents, everyone working in education and childcare providers.     Health and social care professionals Coronavirus guidance for the NHS and people working in social, community and residential care     Housing Guidance for landlords, park (mobile) homes and rough sleeper services during the coronavirus pandemic     Travel Coronavirus advice for people returning from abroad or planning to travel     Volunteering (third sector) Volunteering during the coronavirus pandemic, support for the third sector     Community services Planning, fire, domestic abuse and sexual violence     Jobs, skills and financial support Help with benefits, to stay in work and gain new skills     Coronavirus promotional material Welsh Government promotional material – includes posters and accessible leaflets.   Useful links Welsh Government Public Health Wales Business Wales Looking out for each other Volunteering Wales       ABOUT This newsletter provides you with the latest Welsh Government advice and guidance on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 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