Welsh Technical Advisory Cell finds “the UK’s lockdown measures were not as successful as those of several other European countries”

Latest ‘Technical Advisory Cell’ briefing note published by Welsh Government

Technical scientific advice and data behind latest pandemic regulation review published

Technical advice group tells Welsh Government “remove the Christmas relaxation policy and move to Level 4 as soon as practically possible”

Early school closure ruled out by Welsh Government despite technical advice suggesting possible pandemic benefit

Technical Advisory Group suggest ten day ‘pre-isolation’ period before Christmas as modelling suggests future measures could be required

‘Triggers’ for use of face coverings to be published as advisory group suggests preparing population in advance of any requirement

Pandemic modelling effectiveness examined by Wales’ TAC

Covid hospitalisations in Wales dropped by 11% last week, says health minister

Renewed calls for Wales specific pandemic inquiry after High Court ruling on English untested patient discharge to care homes policy

In-depth mortality statistics during covid-19 pandemic examined by Wales’ TAC

Welsh Government expected to discuss any changes to self isolation period next week

Welsh Conservatives call for scientific advice behind ‘hugely damaging’ Covid restrictions to be published

NHS Covid passes to be extended to access cinemas and theatres in Wales

Coronavirus cases rising fastest in under 25s with early optimism vaccines are “slowing the spread” of the virus in other age groups

TAC: 98% of positive cases and 98% of contacts reached by Track Trace Protect teams

TAC: “Third wave is highly likely, although the timing, scale and shape uncertain” – however should not require ‘the blunt instrument of lockdown’

First Minister briefing – Wales takes first steps out of lockdown

Wales could be “over the worst of the second wave”, but health minister warns people cannot drop their guard

Updated “Coronavirus Control Plan” released for path out of lockdowns – no “arbitrary deadlines”

“Serial testing” of students in colleges and secondary schools in Wales to start next month