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Cardiff Council Update: 11th December
Welcome to the last update of the week from Cardiff Council, covering: partners warn that Cardiff and the Vale are facing a Covid emergency; COVID-19 cases and tests; the latest schools affected by COVID-19; and Cardiff Castle Christmas attractions closing tonight.
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Partners warn that Cardiff and the Vale are facing a Covid emergency
Organisations on the frontline of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan's response to Covid-19 have come together to warn that they are facing an emergency situation as recorded cases of Covid-19 in the region reach record highs.
The Police, University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan councils are extremely concerned by sharp rises in transmission and test positivity rates as well as the sheer numbers of cases.
More people are contracting Covid-19 and resources are severely stretched with medical professionals under significant pressure.
Hospital resources are being tested and staff pushed to the limit following their experience at the sharp end of the pandemic.
There have now been nearly 16,000 confirmed cases within Cardiff and the Vale,11 people are currently in Intensive Care Units and 278 medical and nursing staff are currently unable to work in the Health Board because they are self-isolating due to Covid.
A large number of police officers are also self-isolating after contracting the virus on shifts that regularly involve breaking up illegal gatherings.
Now the bodies responsible for keeping people safe during the pandemic are appealing to the public to address the behaviours that have put Cardiff and the Vale on course for crisis.
Aside from keeping two metres apart, regular hand-washing, and wearing a face covering when needed, it is important to:
• Avoid car sharing.
• Work from home wherever possible.
• Avoid social interaction if you need to visit a place of work.
• Avoid socialising and mixing in other people's homes.
• Conduct Christmas shopping alone.
It is also important to self-isolate and get tested if showing any symptoms and to self-isolate if another member of the household is showing symptoms.
The Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, said: "The increase in Cardiff case numbers that we are seeing now could not be any more stark. This needs to act as a warning to every one of us about the deadly seriousness of the situation we are now facing. If current projections are realised, then by Christmas week the high prevalence of the disease in the community would lead to a massive level of transmission within families and inevitably the loss of many lives. Lives that don't have to be lost.
"Each and every one of us has a responsibility to act now, and not only by just adhering to the Welsh Government coronavirus regulations, but by taking further steps to protect those whom we plan to see at Christmas - our cherished loved ones. We should keep our contact with people outside our household to an absolute minimum until the current threat has passed, but especially over the next fortnight. I know that will be painful for many, especially at this time of year, but it is a price we need to pay now, so that we can protect our loved ones for the months to come. We know many people think that the vaccine is here so everything is going to be ok. That's simply not the case. Many people could die before the vaccine is rolled out if we don't change our behaviour now, people who don't need to die. Members of your families.
"With our colleagues in the Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, Public Health Wales, and South Wales Police, we are fully mobilised in this fight against COVID-19. But it remains a huge challenge, one that we will best meet if we meet it together, just as we did in the spring. I'm asking every one of you to meet that challenge together. Let's stop the spread, and let's keep Cardiff, the NHS and our loved ones safe."
Read more here:
https://www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk/releases/c25/25434.html
Cardiff Cases and Tests - 7 Days Data (02 December - 08 December)
Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales, data correct as of:
11 December 2020
Cases: 1,648
Cases per 100,000 population: 449.2 - Up 88.5% in two weeks(Wales: 403.8 cases per 100,000 population)
Testing episodes: 9,070
Testing per 100,000 population: 2,472.0
Positive proportion: 18.2% (Wales: 18.5% 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: 11.12.20
Baden Powell Primary School
A member of staff in Baden Powell Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19. 19 pupils and two members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Bishop of Llandaff CW High School
A Year 12 pupil in Bishop of Llandaff CW High School has tested positive for COVID-19. 68 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Cardiff High School
A Year 13 pupil in Cardiff High School has tested positive for COVID-19. 20 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Cardiff West Community High School
A Year 10 pupil in Cardiff West Community High School has tested positive for COVID-19. 89 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Cathays High School
A Year 8 pupil Cathays High School has tested positive for COVID-19. 90 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Ysgol Coed Y Gof
A Year 6 pupil in Ysgol Coed Y Gof has tested positive for COVID-19. 25 pupils and six members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Gabalfa Primary School
Two pupils at Gabalfa Primary School have tested positive for COVID-19. 51 pupils in Year 4 and Year 5, and seven members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Ysgol Glantaf
A Year 10 pupil in Ysgol Glantaf has tested positive for COVID-19. The year group has been isolated pending the outcome of identifying the contact group.
Grangetown Primary School
A Year 1 pupil in Grangetown Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19. 24 pupils and three members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
The Hollies Special School
A member of staff in the Hollies Special School has tested positive for COVID-19. 14 pupils and five members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Hywel Dda School
A Year 6 pupil in Hywel Dda School has tested positive for COVID-19. 29 pupils and two members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Kitchener Primary School
Two members of staff in Kitchener Primary School have tested positive for COVID-19. 60 Year 4 and Year 2 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Marlborough Primary School
A Year 1 pupil in Marlborough Primary School has tested positive for COVID-19. 26 pupils and four members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Ysgol Plasmawr
A Year 9 pupil in Ysgol Plasmawr has tested positive for COVID-19. 14 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Rhiwbeina Primary School
A member of staff, a Reception Class pupil and a Year 3 pupil in Rhiwbeina Primary School have tested positive for COVID-19. 65 pupils and six members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Tredegarville Primary School
A Reception Class pupil and a Year 2 pupil in Tredegarville Primary School have tested positive for COVID-19. 60 pupils and six members of staff have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Whitchurch High School
A Year 7 pupil, a Year 8 pupil, and a Year 9 pupil in Whitchurch High School have tested positive for COVID-19. 95 pupils have been advised by Public Health Wales to self-isolate for 10 days after they were identified as close contacts of the confirmed COVID-19 case.
Cardiff Castle Christmas attractions closing tonight
Following Welsh Government's announcement today on closing all outdoor attractions, the council's Winter Wonderland funfair rides at Cardiff Castle and the Alice in Wonderland Walk will be closing this evening.
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