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COVID-19 Update: 9th December
Here is the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: Cardiff cases and tests, seven days data; the latest schools affected by COVID-19; and Mobile Testing Unit set-up in Grangetown.
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Cardiff Cases and Tests - 7 Days Data (30 November - 06 December)
Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales, data correct as of:
08 December
Cases: 1,534
Cases per 100,000 population: 418.1 (Wales: 351.5 cases per 100,000 population)
Testing episodes: 8,682
Testing per 100,000 population: 2,366.3
Positive proportion: 17.7% (Wales: 16.7% positive proportion)
Cardiff University - COVID-19 Case Numbers:
https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-case-numbers
University of South Wales - COVID-19 Case Numbers:
https://www.southwales.ac.uk/news/coronavirus-overview/
Update on schools affected by COVID-19: 09.12.20
Whitchurch High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Whitchurch High School. 33 pupils from Year 9 have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Kitchener Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Kitchener Primary School. 29 pupils from Reception and 4 members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Pentyrch Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Pentyrch Primary School. 30 pupils from Year 2 and 2 members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Cantonian High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Cantonian High School. 7 pupils from the Support Centre and 2 members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Corpus Christi High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Corpus Christi High School. 34 pupils from Year 9 and 1 member of have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Ysgol Hamadryad
Due to staff availability, reception classes will remain at home. This will be reviewed if staffing levels improve.
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. 260 pupils from Year 7 and Year 12 have been asked to remain at home whilst contact tracing is undertaken.
St Teilo's CW High School
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at St Teilo's CW High School. 255 pupils from Years 8, 9, 12 and 13 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 14 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit set-up in Channel View, Grangetown
A temporary COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit has been set-up in Grangetown in response to a 75 percent rise in case numbers across Cardiff in the past week.
Located in the public car park on Jim Driscoll Way, the temporary walk-through testing unit is open between 9am and 3pm, on the following days:
- Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th December
- Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th December
- Tuesday 22nd to Thursday 24th December
- Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st December
- Wednesday 6th to Friday 8th January
It is available for local residents showing COVID-19 symptoms to access bybooking an appointment,either by calling 119 or visiting www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test online. Members of the public visiting the unit without an appointment will not be tested.
The Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: "As we are seeing in Wales in general, cases are increasing across Cardiff, but particularly in the south west corner of the city, including Grangetown.
"We have seen the value of effective testing throughout the pandemic, and the Mobile Testing Unit has been deployed in Cardiff on other occasions before now, through a partnership between the local authority, Cardiff & Vale Health Board and Public Health Wales.
"With this targeted approach to testing, we are able to build a clear picture of the causes of the spread of infection in the area, and pinpoint any locations that are a particular cause for concern.
"If you live in the area, and you are showing any one of the three COVID-19 symptoms - new and persistent cough; a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste; a high temperature - I would ask that you make a booking at the new Mobile Testing Unit straightaway."
Fiona Kinghorn, Executive Director for Public Health for Cardiff and the Vale, said: "There has been a significant increase in cases amongst all age groups across Cardiff over the past week. It is therefore vitally important that anyone who is showing symptoms of coronavirus self isolates and books a test immediately. This is how we can stop the spread of the virus with all of us playing a part in protecting our families, our neighbours and our local communities."
