Coronavirus

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
The first minister said there was "no doubt" nightclubs were linked to "super spreader events" but the industry says evidence hasn't been forthcoming.

The Queen has said she was left

Queen says she was left 'very tired and exhausted' after bout of Covid

The three hospitals in North Wales are Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Covid’s ongoing risk and £80m cost to Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board

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

It's no longer a legal requirement to wear masks in shops and public transport in Wales from today

It's no longer a legal requirement to wear masks in shops and public transport in Wales from today

First Minister Mark Drakeford will give a coronavirus update today.

RECAP: Wales to end Covid self-isolation and most public mask wearing

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street, London (PA)

Boris Johnson leads national day of reflection, two years after first lockdown

The latest COVID-19 figures for North Wales

More than 4,000 new Covid cases in latest update for Wales

People arrive at a Covid 19 testing centre in January 2022. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

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

LIVE: How remaining Covid rules could be axed this month explained

RECAP: How remaining Covid rules could be axed this month explained

The latest Covid review for Wales.

Covid rules in Wales - what could change after Friday's review

Face coverings rules change in many public places in Wales from February 28.

Face mask rules axed for many public places in Wales - but not all

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for North Wales.

Only one county in North Wales has Covid infection rate above Welsh average

Health and Social Services Minister Eluned Morgan.

Covid jab rollout to be integrated with existing vaccine programmes in Wales

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for North Wales.

More than 900 new cases in latest Covid update for Wales

Vaughan Gething MS

Wales' remaining Covid rules could end in March as minister says people prefer cautious approach

The results of the three-week Covid review for Wales will be explained from 12.15pm today.

Covid Passes scrapped and new rules on face coverings in today's review

The new rules after the latest three-week Covid review for Wales.

This is what you need to know about the rule changes after Wales' latest Covid review

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

Wales Covid Review.

The changes that could be announced for Wales as England's remaining Covid rules likely to end within weeks

Latest Covid figures for North Wales.

More than 1,300 new cases and 17 deaths recorded in latest Covid update for Wales

North Wales records highest number of new Covid cases in first February update

North Wales records highest number of new Covid cases in first February update for Wales

Education Minister Jeremy Miles outlines the latest plans for Covid measures in Welsh schools.

Exams, face coverings and start times - latest update on Covid measures in Welsh schools

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for Wales.

Almost 2,000 new cases of Covid in Wales as infection rate continues to fall

Education Minister, Jeremy Miles.

RECAP: How Covid rules are to be safely removed from our schools in Wales

Covid case rates in Wrexham have dramatically fallen in January (PA)

Dramatic drop in Covid cases in Wrexham in January

Your guide to what Covid rules are changing in Wales and when the rest could be scrapped

Your guide to what Covid rules are changing in Wales and when the rest could be scrapped

First Minister Mark Drakeford to give coronavirus update today.

COVID: How Wales is on track to Alert Level 0

Covid scientists are monitoring new BA.2 variant of Omicron in the UK. (PA)

UK government monitoring new 'BA.2' variant of Omicron - what we know

Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for Wales.

Almost 4,000 new cases and 18 deaths recorded in latest Covid update for Wales

Wrexham Council has provided a Covid-19 update for the area.

Community transmission is high but Omicron wave may have reached its peak in Wrexham

Boris Johnson is preparing to announce a series of policies as he looks to survive pressure over the partygate revelations. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcements expected as more Tory MPs call for partygate resignation

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff. Image: PA

First Minister would take 'dim view' if parties were held at Welsh Government during pandemic

Mark Drakeford has set out a road map back to Alert evel Zero in Wales.

How and when Covid rules in Wales will be eased this month

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for Wales.

More than 2,800 new Covid cases as plan to return Wales to Alert Level 0 revealed

Plan to return Wales to Alert Level Zero to be outlined today

Two-week plan to return Wales to Alert Level Zero to be outlined today

The first home game for Wrexham AFC at The Racecourse on Monday, August 30

Fans can return for Wrexham's next league matches at The Racecourse

Mark Drakeford will ease rules on sporting events this month.

This is when crowds can return to sporting events in Wales this month

Mark Drakeford will announce a plan to phase out many Covid measures over the next two weeks.

RECAP: Road map to phase out Omicron measures in Wales revealed today

Mark Drakeford, First Minister for Wales.

Wales to begin two-week plan to return to Alert Level Zero tomorrow - with outdoor restrictions first to go

Downing Street did not immediately deny a report in the Sunday Times claiming the Prime Minister was at the rule-breaking event with wife Carrie in May 2020. (PA)

Watch Boris Johnson PMQs live here

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

Wales wants to end Covid restrictions as soon as possible - but now is not the time

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for North Wales.

More than 2,000 new Covid cases and four deaths recorded in Wales today

FiHealth Secretary Sajid Javid, Cabinet Secretary Simon Case, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, attending a Cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street, London. Inset: Eluned Morgan MS

Wales' Health Minister: Downing Street party claim ‘defies belief’

The highest Covid case rate is found in Wrexham West.

The areas of Flintshire and Wrexham where more than one in 40 people have Covid

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

RECAP: Health Minister to update Wales on measures to alleviate pressures on NHS

Mark Drakeford said there had been “good news” shown in the latest Covid modelling (PA)

Restrictions in place in Wales 'as short as possible' as Drakeford cites 'good news'

A new 'Deltacron' Covid variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. Here's what we know (Canva)

Reports of a new 'Deltacron' Covid variant: What we know

Areas of Wales saw Covid case rates above 4,000 over Christmas

The worst Covid rates in Wales, as one in 25 people test positive in places

First Minister Mark Drakeford speaks during a Welsh Government press conference at the Crown Buildings, Cathay Park in Cardiff.

38 deaths in Wales since the start of 2022 as Covid infection rates rise

Here are the latest Covid-19 figures for North Wales.

Almost 8,000 new Covid cases and 21 deaths recorded in Wales today

Wales will remain at Alert Level 2 for the next seven days.

RECAP: First Minister's message to Wales after latest Covid review

First Minister Mark Drakeford.

Wales to remain at Alert Level 2 as Covid rate is now more than 2,200 cases per 100,000