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Cardiff Council Update: 8th December
Here is the latest update from Cardiff Council, covering: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Cardiff Castle; Cardiff COVID-19 cases and tests, seven days data; the latest schools affected; and wellbeing activities and events at city hubs.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Cardiff Castle
Students from three universities in South Wales have had the honour of meeting Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Cardiff Castle this morning.
As part of a 48 hour whistle-stop tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have visited Cardiff to meet local university students to hear about some of the challenges they have experienced during the pandemic, with a particular focus on mental health.
Students from Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales met Their Royal Highnesses to discuss their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and how the universities and the student unions have supported them in their mental health, in what has been a very challenging year.
The Duke and Duchess visited the groups of students to enjoy the Christmas festivities at the castle in a socially distanced setting; while enjoying a performance by ‘Samba Galez', Wales' longest running Samba Band, who have been supported during the pandemic through the UK Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Cardiff Cases and Tests - 7 Days Data (29 November - 05 December)
Based on latest figures from Public Health Wales, data correct as of:
07 December 2020
Cases: 1,417
Cases per 100,000 population: 386.2 (Wales: 326.8 cases per 100,000 population)
Testing episodes: 8,209
Testing per 100,000 population: 2,237.4
Positive proportion: 17.3% (Wales: 16.2% 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: 08.12.20
St Cadoc's Primary School
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at St Cadoc's Primary School. 57 pupils from Year 3 and Year 6 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.
Cathays High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Cathays High School. 95 AS and A2 pupils have been 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.
St David's CW Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at St David's CW Primary School. 45 pupils from Nursery and Year 2 and 5 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.
Rhiwbeina Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Rhiwbeina Primary School. 30 pupils from Year 1 and 1 member 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.
Severn Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed atSevern Primary School.84 pupils from Year 1 and Reception and 9 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
Rumney Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed atRumney Primary School. 60 pupils from Year 5 and 6 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.
Bishop of Llandaff High School.
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed atBishop of Llandaff High School. 48 pupils from Year 12 pupil 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.
Adamsdown Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed atAdamsdown Primary school. 49 Nursery pupils 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.
St Paul's CW Primary School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed atSt Paul's CW Primary School. 32 pupils from Year 6 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.
Eastern High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at Eastern High School. 5 Year 8 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.
Wellbeing activities and events at city hubs
A number of face to face events and services are being reintroduced from Cardiff's community hubs and libraries on a phased basis from this week.
From yesterday Monday, December 7, outdoor and indoor community events, recreational activities and learning or training sessions, all which will strictly adhere to the latest Welsh Government COVID-19 guidance, are returningas part of the continued recovery of services in the city.
Essential services for people in need of support and advice have been delivered by the Council's facilities throughout the pandemic with provision adapting and responding to the ever-changing situation. More and more services have returned over the months, with a strong focus on digital delivery, and emergency face to face provision when necessary.
The reintroduction of further services, which will include activities such as community litter picks, gardening groups, book clubs, Friends and Neighbours groups and training courses, is in recognition that while digital delivery of services has been a lifeline for many over the last eight months, it is not the solution for all customers.
And with the onset of winter, the impact of social isolation on the health and wellbeing of residents across the city, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, could be hugely detrimental.
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