All schools in Wales will close by Friday at the latest in response to the coronavirus outbreak
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Thirteen new cases have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wales, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 149 - although the true number is likely to be higher
There are an estimated 200,000 cases of coronavirus across the globe
This is the end of our live coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in Wales for Wednesday.
We will back with all the latest developments on Thursday morning.
Have a very good evening - and remember - wash your hands.
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It has been a tough day for live music.
The international showcase Focus Wales, which hosts hundreds of gigs across Wrexham, have been forced to move their event from May to October.
Cardiff's summer Welsh language festival Tafwyl is off completely.
And so is the bid daddy of them all - Glastonbury.
Even Eurovision has bitten the dust.
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Following the announcement by Education Minister Kirsty Williams that there will be no summer exams in Wales, the examination board WJEC has put out its own statement.
It said it was an "unprecedented decision in light of the global crisis".
The board has pledged to ensure learners receive "a fair grade for their GCSE and A-level qualifications this summer".
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Coronavirus has now spread to every part of Wales, health officials confirmed on Wednesday.
There are cases of the infection in every one of the 22 Welsh local authorities.
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Everyone needs to treat social distancing "with all seriousness", Public Health Wales (PHW) has warned.
It has said that the over-70s and vulnerable health groups might soon be asked to cut all contact for a "considerable time" to protect themselves.
PHW incident director Dr Giri Shankar believes the 149 confirmed cases here in Wales are "the tip of the iceberg".
Welsh Water has called on homes not to flush wet wipes down the toilet during the coronavirus outbreak.
The water company said it follows reports of shortages of toilet paper in shops, which may lead to higher sales of non-flushable alternatives, like wet wipes or kitchen roll.
In turn, water officials fear they will be left cleaning up sewer blockages.
"We’d urge everyone to only flush the 3Ps – pee, poo and paper – to help avoid problems," said Welsh Water director Steve Wilson.
On average, Welsh Water said it spent £7m every year clearing 28,000 blockages from its sewers.
Image source, Getty ImagesWelsh ministers will invest just under £1.4bn to help businesses in Wales deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
Economy Minister Ken Skates said the devolved government will match plans to help English businesses through grants and further rate relief.
He added that an additional fund will be established to assist businesses and the self-employed.
It follows the UK government's package of financial measures to shore up the economy.
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Today's announcement will mean it is the last day of school for a while on Friday - for A-level students it could be the last day in class.
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Wales' largest health board has announced all non-urgent surgery and outpatient appointments will be postponed from Thursday.
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board covering north Wales asked patients not to attend or contact hospitals or departments.
"This will ensure our staff can focus on preparations to care for an expected increase in patients with Covid-19," said officials.
The health boards executive medical director, Dr David Fearnley, added: "We are extremely sorry for any disruption, anxiety or discomfort this decision may cause.
“We will be doing all we can to prioritise patients in the most urgent need of care."
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As schools prepare to shut on Friday, the Welsh Government has stressed children of NHS workers - and those in vulnerable situations - will still receive care.
“We are working quickly to repurpose our schools so that, from Monday, they are open to support our most vulnerable children and the children of workers involved in the immediate response to the outbreak," said an official.
Image source, Getty ImagesNHS staff will now start getting tested for coronavirus, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
It follows concerns raised by the medical profession that they might end-up spending considerable time in quarantine - even though they may not have the virus.
Officials on Wednesday evening stated: "We are rolling out coronavirus testing to healthcare workers involved in frontline patient facing clinical care throughout Wales.
"We will continue to ensure the Welsh NHS has the resources it needs to deal with the coronavirus outbreak."
Image source, Tim ZoltieOther coronavirus headlines from the day in Wales include:
Focus Wales in Wrexham - the international showcase festival for new music - will now be held in October
While the headline today is about school closures on Friday - there has been plenty more announcements and difficult decisions due to coronavirus.
They include:
Image source, PA MediaA threat to close Cardiff's large indoor city centre market over coronavirus appears to have been averted, for the time being.
Cardiff council has closed a number of sites around the city, including St David's Hall and Cardiff Castle.
Following a meeting with traders, the city council said the market would remain "open for now, with an enhanced cleansing regime and seeking to manage social distancing".
"The situation remains under review and further changes may be made based on latest public health and government advice," said a council official.
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Image source, Getty ImagesAll council run daycare centres for the elderly in Powys will close from Friday, it has been announced.
The local authority said it was putting in place support for those people who will require a meal and personal care, which they normally receive at the day centres.
"In difficult times like these, we have to make some tough decisions. We know very well how much our day centres are valued by those who use them and by their families but our priority has to be the safety of the vulnerable," said Powys council cabinet member, Myfanwy Alexander.
"We have plans in place to support people in their own homes and I will greatly look forward to calling in for a cup of tea when the service is resumed when the crisis is over.”
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