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New Report Confirms People with Learning Disabilities at Increased Risk of Death from CORONAVIRUS

A new report published today (25.2.21) by Improvement Cymru, part of Public Health Wales, suggests that people in Wales with learning  disabilities, are more likely to die from Coronavirus than the rest of the population. 

Public Health Wales report analyses inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination uptake in Wales

Public Health Wales has produced a report analysing inequalities in coverage of COVID-19 vaccination by sex, socioeconomic deprivation and ethnic group.

Update: South African variant cases in Wales

Public Health Wales is today confirming four additional cases of the South African variant of Coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number to 17. 

Week 44: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

Cases of South African variant Coronavirus investigated in Wales

Multi-agency investigations are underway after three cases of the South African variant of Coronavirus have been identified in Wales with no known travel history to the region or relevant contacts

Week 42: 'How Are We Doing in Wales' public engagement survey results

The results of the latest ‘How Are We Doing in Wales’ public engagement survey have been released by Public Health Wales.

COVID-19 vaccine trial studied in Wrexham shows promising interim results

Another global trial of a COVID-19 vaccine, which included participants from north Wales, has published very promising interim results showing more than 89% effectiveness against the virus.

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Annual Equality Report 2019-20

We are pleased to publish the Annual Equality report for 2019 – 20.

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New Variant of COVID-19: FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on the new variant of COVID-19 identified in Wales.

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Wales plays key role in finding safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine

The Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) following a global trial.