Summary

  • A further nine people with coronavirus have died, taking the total to 584

  • Prince Charles opens Dragon's Heart Hospital at Cardiff's Principality Stadium

  • However, a new hospital in Cwmbran will not open early as it is "unlikely" to be needed yet

  • High-risk workers from ethnic minorities could face "certain death" from Covid-19 without urgent action, a doctors' association says

  • A rapid test for detecting Covid-19 has been developed by scientists at the University of South Wales

  1. Good nightpublished at 22:52 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    For tonight we’ll leave you with a summary of Monday’s main coronavirus stories from Wales:

  2. Islamic centre praised for food deliveriespublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    An assembly member has praised the "extraordinary efforts" of an Islamic centre in Cardiff that delivered food parcels to over 100 families.

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  3. 'Amazing' message left on road for NHS staffpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    A "lovely" message thanking NHS workers has been left on the road outside Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil.

    Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board tweeted: "Thanks to everyone involved for your support".

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  4. Firefighter left 'smiling from ear to ear'published at 22:16 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Firefighter Georgina Gilbert says she was left "smiling from ear to ear" when she returned home at the end of her shift to find a hand-made thank you poster and bunting.

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  5. Staff cheer as Covid-19 patient is dischargedpublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Staff at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil have lined a corridor to cheer as a patient is allowed home after treatment for Covid-19.

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  6. 'Not acceptable to invite friends over for a drink'published at 21:32 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    It is not acceptable to invite family and friends over for a drink, police have told people in Port Talbot.

    Three people have been spoken to for breaching regulations, South Wales Police said.

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  7. Hospital's first Covid-19 patient leaves intensive carepublished at 21:11 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend is celebrating after its first Covid-19 patient is discharged from intensive care.

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  8. Stranded consultant due back from Indiapublished at 20:53 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    A senior hospital consultant - described as “crucial” to north Wales’ fight against coronavirus - is due to return after being stranded in India, according to Eluned Morgan AM, minister for international relations.

    Venkat Sundaram, the clinical lead for intensive care at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd in Bodelwyddan, flew to India several weeks ago to visit his sick father, who has since died, and then became stuck due to the pandemic.

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  9. MPs to sit in virtual Parliamentpublished at 20:35 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Tomorrow MPs are due to approve a plan to allow some parliamentary business to take place virtually.

    The House of Commons Commission said ministers would be quizzed via Zoom for the first time in the House's 700-year history.

    This "unprecedented step" will "keep democracy going" during the coronavirus crisis, it said.

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  10. Terror arrest man rearrested under Explosives Actpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    In non coronavirus-related news, a man arrested under the Terrorism Act has now been rearrested under different legislation.

    The 20-year-old, who was arrested in Cyncoed, Cardiff, on Sunday morning will now no longer face further action under the terrorism laws, South Wales Police said.

    However, he was subsequently arrested under the Explosive Substances Act and the Misuse of Drugs Act.ail pending further inquiries.

  11. Social distancing: How far is 2m?published at 20:06 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Gwynedd council has some handy guidance, in case you were still wondering about social distancing rules.

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  12. Wales' game in Japan in doubtpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Dan Biggar in action for Wales against Japan in 2013Image source, Getty Images

    Wales' rugby international against Japan on 27 June is unlikely to go ahead as scheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Japan coach Jamie Joseph.

    Wales are due to travel to Japan on their way to playing two Tests in New Zealand.

    “Our [summer] test matches look likely to be either cancelled or postponed until the end of the year,” said Joseph.

  13. Plea for farm volunteerspublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    TV farmer Gareth Wyn Jones has added his voice to the campaign for volunteers to help farmers affected by coronavirus.

    The Conwy Farm Assistance Scheme has been set up by the local authority to create a database, external of people willing to help and assist farms if needed during the pandemic.

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  14. 'Flexible local economy' praised for making PPEpublished at 19:19 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Cardiff firms helping to make hand sanitiser and personal protective equipment have been praised for playing their part, external during the pandemic.

    "Having a flexible local economy that has been able to respond rapidly to the changing demands brought about by the outbreak of Covid-19 has been incredibly helpful," said councillor Russell Goodway, cabinet member for economic development.

  15. Don't mistake hay fever for virus symptoms - GPspublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

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    People with hay fever should not confuse their reaction to pollen with the symptoms of coronavirus, GPs say.

    While many symptoms - such as a runny nose - are different, hay fever can also prompt a cough that can alarm both sufferers and those around them.

    That has prompted many of those suffering with the allergy to contact family doctors for advice.

    The Royal College of GPs said sufferers should consider whether their symptoms are the same as in previous years.

  16. Firefighter to go home after Covid-19 recoverypublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    A firefighter who has been in and out of intensive care with coronavirus for three weeks could go home on Tuesday.

    Steve Landon, 39, from Wrexham, and his wife Becky, a paediatric nurse at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, both contracted the virus.

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    Coronavirus: Covid-19 firefighter's praise for NHS staff

  17. Ofcom rules on Eamonn Holmes and David Icke commentspublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has "issued guidance" to ITV following Eamonn Holmes' comments about 5G technology and coronavirus on This Morning.

    The regulator said Holmes' remarks had been "ambiguous" and "ill-judged".

    Ofcom said they "risked undermining viewers' trust in advice from public authorities and scientific evidence".

    The regulator also found local TV channel London Live in breach of standards for an interview it aired with David Icke about coronavirus.

    Conspiracy theorist Icke, it said, had "expressed views which had the potential to cause significant harm to viewers in London during the pandemic".

    On 13 April, in a segment with This Morning's consumer editor Alice Beer, Holmes cast doubt on media outlets that had debunked the myth that 5G causes coronavirus.

    Beer, formerly a presenter on the BBC's Watchdog programme, said the theory, which has led to phone masts being set alight or vandalised, was "not true and incredibly stupid".

    David Icke and Eamonn HolmesImage source, London Live/ITV
  18. Our cancer care remains the same, says centrepublished at 18:13 British Summer Time 20 April 2020

    A specialist cancer centre has filmed a video to reassure patients.

    Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff says it wants patients anxious about attending for treatment to get in touch.

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