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Live Reporting

Nicola Bryan, Bruce Pope and Andy Roberts

All times stated are UK

  1. Goodbye

    That's it for our live page coverage of coronavirus in Wales today.

    Here are some of Tuesdays' main developments:

    • The number of people claiming out-of-work benefits in Wales has doubled from this time last year with the impact of coronavirus
    • Everyone aged over 16 in Wales will be offered help to find work, self-employment, education or training
    • The number of weekly deaths involving coronavirus in Wales has fallen to the lowest number since the end of March
    • Businesses are "nervous" about testing employees for Covid-19 antibodies due to uncertainty about the reliability of the results, according to CBI Wales

    Thanks for joining us - we'll be back with more news and updates on Wednesday morning.

  2. Covid-19 test processing getting slower, figures show

    Fewer Covid-19 test results were coming back within 24 hours, figures from Public Health Wales show.

    Only 49.7% of results from tests at drive-through centres came back within a day in the week to 14 June. This was down from 52.6% the week before.

    And 11% of test results still had not arrived within 48 hours.

    The figures also show less than half (43.7%) of results from testing units come back inside a day, a further decline.

    For tests in hospitals, 63.2% came back within 24 hours - a slight improvement on a week ago.

    It comes after First Minister Mark Drakeford pledged to speed up testing.

    Blood test
  3. Life-saving coronavirus drug 'major breakthrough'

    Michelle Roberts

    Health editor, BBC News online

    doctor with a drug

    A cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with coronavirus.

    The low-dose steroid treatment dexamethasone is a major breakthrough in the fight against the deadly virus, UK experts say.

    The drug is part of the world's biggest trial testing existing treatments to see if they also work for coronavirus.

    It cut the risk of death by a third for patients on ventilators. For those on oxygen, it cut deaths by a fifth.

    The trial, led by Oxford University, involves thousands of patients at more than 175 hospitals, among them more than 180 patients in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

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  4. Children's poetry to thank NHS raises a smile

    A key worker for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has shared images of poems written by local children to thank the NHS.

    @natmc88 tweeted: “This made me smile today!”

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  5. ‘Clear indication’ needed for tourism and hospitality

    A Welsh Conservative MP has written to First Minister Mark Drakeford asking him for a “clear indication” for when the tourism and hospitality sectors can reopen.

    Sarah Atherton, who represents Wrexham, said she was becoming “increasingly concerned” as “competitors just yards away in England return return to work".

    She said it was causing business owners in Wales "a great deal of anxiety about the future”.

    Last week, Economy Minister Ken Skates singled out 9 July as a possible day when the Welsh Government "hopes to be able to say something positive" for the tourism industry.

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  6. Graph showing daily Covid-19 deaths in Wales

    This graph shows the number of coronavirus deaths in Wales

    Eight more people with coronavirus are confirmed to have died in Wales, taking the official Public Health Wales (PHW) total to 1,456.

    PHW figures also showed there were 65 new cases reported, meaning 14,869 people have tested positive for Covid-19.

    PHW publishes daily statistics of deaths, mostly occurring in hospitals, but only when the virus has been confirmed by laboratories.

    The figures for deaths are revised and numbers added to the correct date retrospectively.

    Office for National Statistics figures are published weekly and include all registered deaths, including those in care homes and at home, where Covid-19 is suspected, as well as laboratory-confirmed cases.

  7. Coronavirus outbreak at Anglesey chicken factory

    About a quarter of workers at a chicken processing plant are self-isolating following an outbreak of Covid-19, according to unions.

    Shop stewards at the 2 Sisters site in Llangefni, Anglesey, say there are 13 confirmed cases among staff, with 110 people self-isolating.

    The company has not confirmed the number of cases.

    But bosses said the firm was "working to provide the safest possible working environment".

    Paddy McNaught, regional officer for Unite, said: "The company are taking this seriously. Our stewards are working with the company on site to put protective measures in place.

    "But there's no doubt that people are very frightened. They're concerned about bringing the virus home to vulnerable members of their families and they're concerned about creating a spike in cases on the island."

    The 2 Sisters group is one of the largest food producers in the UK, with brands including Fox's Biscuits and Holland's Pies.

    The company also produces about a third of all the poultry products consumed each day in the UK.

    It also has a site in Sandycroft in Flintshire, and says that there are no live cases there at present.

    2 Sisters plant at Llangefni
    Image caption: The 2 Sisters Food Group produces a third of all poultry products consumed in the UK
  8. Country park begins 'phased reopening'

    Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend has partially reopened.

    However, the council has warned there are no toilet facilities available and visitors are advised to avoid the outdoor gym and playground.

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  9. Where the Covid-19 deaths have happened in Wales

    The largest number of confirmed deaths in Wales of people with coronavirus has happened in the Betsi Cadwaladr health board area of north Wales, official figures show.

    Eight more people with coronavirus are confirmed to have died in Wales, taking the official Public Health Wales (PHW) total to 1,456.

    PHW publishes daily statistics of deaths, mostly occurring in hospitals, but only when the virus has been confirmed by laboratories.

    The figures for deaths are revised and numbers added to the correct date retrospectively.

    Office for National Statistics figures are published weekly and include all registered deaths, including those in care homes and at home, where Covid-19 is suspected, as well as laboratory-confirmed cases.

    Map showing the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of deaths of people with coronavirus in Wales
  10. More than 700 digital devices delivered to care homes

    Care homes across Wales have received digital devices including tablet computers in a Welsh Government scheme to help residents keep in touch with friends and family and to assist with video medical consultations.

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  11. School's bid to make return 'welcoming and fun'

    A school in Caerphilly county has shared images of its playground and walls decorated with rainbows.

    Bryn Primary School in Pontllanfraithsaid it wanted to make children's return to school "welcoming and fun"

    Only around a third of pupils will be allowed at any one time when schools in Wales reopen from 29 June.

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  12. Food voucher U-turn after footballer's campaign

    Marcus Rashford

    About 1.3 million children in England will get free school meal vouchers during the holidays, following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford.

    The Manchester United forward welcomed the six-week voucher for eligible children, saying: "Look at what we can do when we come together."

    Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the move was a "welcome U-turn".

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised Mr Rashford's "contribution to the debate around poverty".

    Rashford posted an emotional open letter to MPs on Monday, highlighting his own experience of relying on free school meals and food banks while growing up.

    All children eligible for free school meals in term time in England will benefit from the "Covid summer food fund", Downing Street said.

    The support works out as about £15 a week per recipient, and will cost about £120m.

    While provision was already arranged to continue through the summer in Wales and Scotland, it was going to stop in England at the end of term.

  13. BreakingEight more die with coronavirus in Wales

    Eight more people with coronavirus are confirmed to have died in Wales, taking the official Public Health Wales (PHW) total to 1,456.

    PHW figures also showed there were 65 new cases reported, meaning 14,869 people have tested positive for Covid-19.

    To date, 114,424 individuals have been tested for coronavirus in Wales, with 99,555 testing negative.

    A total of 139,947 tests have been carried out, as some people have been tested more than once.

    The figures from Public Health Wales only include lab confirmed cases.

    The Office for National Statistics figures include all suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and those taking place in homes, care homes and hospitals.

    This is 913 more deaths for the same period than those given in the daily updates by Public Health Wales.

  14. 100 youths gathered at coastal beauty spot

    Police attending reports of an assault at a well-known beauty spot discovered about 100 youths congregated.

    South Wales Police were called to Langland Bay on Gower at about 19:05 BST yesterday evening.

    An injured 21-year-old man was found at the scene but no allegation of assault was made, the force said.

    It said extra patrols would be taking place in the area.

    It added: "We would like to remind people that Covid-19 legislation remains in place and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated."

    Langland Bay
  15. Cancer: 'Don't leave it too late'

    Public Health Wales says there has been a 75% drop in referrals of people with suspected cancers.

    GP Rachel Lee says people need to contact their doctor to discuss any symptoms out of the ordinary.

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  16. Gwynedd calls for events to be postponed 'until 2021'

    Gwynedd council has asked event organisers in the area to consider postponing all events due to take place until 2021.

    The Snowdonia Marathon has already announced its race will be moved to next year.

    In a statement, the council said: “Due to the unprecedented situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gwynedd Safety Advisory Group have sent letters to all event organisers in the county.

    “The message makes it clear that Gwynedd welcomes and supports events in the county, but under current conditions are encouraging organisers to postpone events which are due to take place in the next few months to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants and local communities, as well as to avoid expenditure by event organisers during such an uncertain time.

    "We are also advising you strongly to seriously consider postponing your event until 2021, when once again we would be extremely happy to work with you to advise you on your event plans if the Covid-19 situation has improved by then.

    “This is based on the current medical evidence and the likelihood that restrictions will remain in place for some time – especially regarding crowd events."

    A sign outside Bala
  17. More details for non-essential shops expected on Friday

    The economy minister says there is “very little gap” between Wales and England in the way businesses are reopening.

    Non-essential shops re-opened yesterday in England but a date has not been set for them to do so in Wales.

    He said First Minister Mark Drakeford would give more detail on Friday about plans for re-opening non-essential retail, the housing market and “outdoor economic activity” such as markets and car sales.

    He said: “We do not wish to be in a position where we have to u-turn and renege on our promises here in Wales because businesses need certainty and they need to know, to have confidence in government to know that when we declare that part of the economy can reopen that will indeed happen.

    “I'm confident that when we give the go-ahead for businesses to reopen we do so knowing that businesses will be able to carry out reopening in a very safe and orderly way.

    “We've published guidance to enable that to happen.

    “We're working with sector bodies, we're working with employer groups, to ensure that the reopening of businesses in Wales does not put at severe risk the hard work that we have all contributed to in reducing that R number and limiting infection rates.”

  18. UK government must shelter businesses from 'perfect storm'

    The UK government “must ensure that it offers the support to businesses that’s required”, Wales' economy minister has said.

    Ken Skates warned that companies were facing “a perfect storm” in the autumn as the UK government’s job retention scheme comes to an end and Brexit causes “disruption and uncertainty”.

    “That must be avoided," he told the Welsh Government's daily coronavirus press briefing.

    "The UK government must ensure that it offers that support to businesses that's required to avoid the uncertainties that could be faced by too many," Mr Skates said.

    “The Welsh Government will also do what it can to support businesses and people through these turbulent times.”

  19. No date for tourism restart in Wales

    The prospects of a 2020 tourism season in Wales are looking "much better," Economy Minister Ken Skates has said.

    But he added that the Welsh Government could not yet give a date for when they hope attractions and accommodation can reopen.

    He said: "We need to make sure when we declare a date we are able to commit to that date.

    "I felt there was a real risk there would be no prospect of a visitor economy in 2020.... the prospects of having a 2020 tourism season are looking much better."

    The minister added: "We will not just select an arbitrary date and say 'this is when we hope you will be able to open.'

    "We need to make sure when we declare a date we are able to commit to that date."

  20. Welsh Government to seek further furlough support

    The Welsh Government will continue to call on the UK government to provide further support for the 316,000 people in Wales who have been furloughed, the economy minister says.

    Ken Skates also called for continued support for the 102,000 people in Wales who are accessing the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme "to ensure they are able to return to work after the outbreak is over".

    Ken Skates