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  • Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02) numbers rise to 488 cases in Wales
  • Delta variant (VOC-21APR-02) is now the most common variant of new cases in Wales as numbers rise to 315
  • Report highlights challenges faced by unpaid carers during pandemic
  • 81 new cases of Delta variant since 3 June, as localised community transmission occurs
  • Coping strategies made a difference to young people's mental well-being during pandemic
  • Over 1,300 lateral flow test packs distributed in five days in Conwy cluster investigation
  • Talking about childhood experiences with health visitor enriches relationships and gives health improvement for whole family
  • Learning lessons from pandemic could see long term reduction in urban air pollution
  • 'Get Tested Now.' Important message for residents of Llandudno Junction, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay after sharp increase in cases of variant of concern
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  • Llandudno Junction, Llandudno and Penrhyn Bay residents urged to be vigilant following variant of concern cluster
  • Dr Giri Shankar awarded honorary MBE
  • Addressing young people's employment challenges important for good health after pandemic
  • WHO Health in Europe podcast: Tackling health inequities to build fairer, healthier societies
  • Survey reveals people's mental and physical health declined during pandemic
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