Summary

  • Tourism leaders from 60 of the biggest tourist attractions in Wales have issued a second plea to First Minister Mark Drakeford for a roadmap for reopening.

  • More than a quarter of workers in Wales have been furloughed, new Treasury figures show

  • Additional dental services will be restored from 1 July, says NHS Wales chief executive Dr Andrew Goodall

  • A charity has seen referrals for drug and alcohol addiction fall by more than half under lockdown

  • Shopping arcades in Cardiff are planning a one-way system for when they are allowed to reopen

  • Science education centres say they need money to keep going as social distancing will cut visitor numbers

  • Six more deaths with coronavirus have been reported by Public Health Wales, taking the total 1,425

  1. Goodbye for nowpublished at 17:10 BST 11 June 2020

    That's all from our live page coverage of coronavirus in Wales today.

    Today's main developments include:

    • Tourism leaders from 60 of the biggest attractions in Wales have issued a second plea to First Minister Mark Drakeford for a roadmap for reopening
    • More than a quarter of workers in Wales have been furloughed, new Treasury figures show
    • Additional dental services will be restored from 1 July, says NHS Wales chief executive Dr Andrew Goodall
    • A charity has seen referrals for drug and alcohol addiction fall by more than half under lockdown
    • Shopping arcades in Cardiff are planning a one-way system for when they are allowed to reopen
    • Science education centres say they need money to keep going as social distancing will cut visitor numbers

    We'll be back at 07:00 BST on Friday with the latest news and updates.

  2. Question Time from Cardiff tonight on TVpublished at 16:59 BST 11 June 2020

    Fiona Bruce presents Question Time from Cardiff on BBC One Wales tonight at 22:45 BST.

    The panellists are:

    • Justice Secretary Robert Buckland
    • Wales' Health Minister Vaughan Gething
    • Plaid Cymru Parliamentary leader Liz Saville Roberts
    • Author Bernadine Evaristo
    • Hotelier Rocco Forte

    You can watch the programme live or on demand via the Question Time video link above.

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  3. Tourism 'at the forefront of our minds' says Welsh Governmentpublished at 16:52 BST 11 June 2020

    The Welsh Government has said the safe reopening of tourist attractions "is at the forefront of our minds", after a letter from 60 major operators warned that the sector was on the "brink of collapse".

    Tourist attractions in Wales remain closed amid the coronavirus lockdown, with no information on when they can reopen.

    Having written a letter of warning back in May, the Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions has written to the Welsh Government again, claiming inaction from it would lead to "economic disaster" for the country.

    A Welsh Government spokesperson said: "We hear what businesses are saying and are acutely aware of the challenges they are facing.

    "But we have to be guided by the medical and scientific advice to ensure we only lift restrictions when they are safe to do so."

    The spokesman added that the next point of review was on 18 June.

    However, Economy Minister Ken Skates indicated on Wednesday that the review after that - on 9 July - could be the point when he could say "something positive".

  4. Football matches with 500 fans 'should be permitted'published at 16:47 BST 11 June 2020

    The chief executive of the Football Association of Wales has called on the Welsh Government to allow fans into football stadiums at a reduced capacity.

    Jonathan Ford told Senedd members that such a move would enable clubs to earn money when they return to playing competitive matches.

    The Cymru Premier season was curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic and no date has been set for the league to return as yet.

    He gave the example of Barry Town, who play at a 2,500-capacity stadium but "would be delighted with 500 paying punters coming through the door”.

    “Five hundred people is a large gathering in a confined space, but in a large space with social distancing it arguably could be and should be permitted,” Mr Ford told the culture, Welsh language and communications committee.

    The New Saints v Barry TownImage source, Brian Jones/The New Saints
  5. 'Catastrophic' impact of lockdown on Welsh rugbypublished at 16:34 BST 11 June 2020

    The chair of the Welsh Rugby Union says that the effect of coronavirus on its budget has been “catastrophic”.

    Gareth Davies told the Senedd’s culture, Welsh language and communications committee that the last-minute cancellation of the Wales v Scotland Six Nations match on 13 March cost the union £10m.

    Mr Davies added that the union’s annual turnover was £90m.

    He had previously warned that Welsh rugby would suffer financial "pain" if games resumed behind closed doors without revenue from ticket sales and hospitality.

    Gareth Davies
  6. Markets returning with social distancing measurespublished at 16:26 BST 11 June 2020

    CarrotsImage source, Getty Images

    Plans are in place to introduce social distancing as farmers' markets reopen in Cardiff.

    In a statement, Cardiff Farmers' Markets thanked customers for their support and announced return dates for markets.

    "We’re now at the stage where the markets can return - but we need to make some changes in the interest of safety," it said.

    "As well as changes to the market set-up, we will be putting social distancing measures in place to create an environment which is safe for customers, traders and staff."

    Markets will have one-way systems, strict opening hours, card-only payments and fewer stalls, focusing on offering "a mix of essential food supplies".

    Rhiwbina Market will be the first to reopen tomorrow from 10:00 to 13:00 BST.

  7. Holiday parks hope safety plan will allow July reopeningpublished at 16:12 BST 11 June 2020

    Holiday park operators in Wales have come together to agree on a strict set of safety and hygiene measures in preparation for the possible reopening of parks in July.

    On Wednesday, Economy Minister Ken Skates indicated he hoped to be "able to say something positive for the tourism industry" after a scheduled review of lockdown measures on 9 July.

    Between them the five operators - Parkdean Resorts, Away Resorts, Haven, Park Leisure and Haulfryn Group - run 19 parks.

    They are writing to MPs and members of the Senedd to stress how their parks can reopen safely, and to warn of the economic risk to the Welsh economy of any delay in reopening.

    The measures include floor markings to help social distancing, one-way systems, deep cleaning of caravans, hand sanitiser points and the continued closure of communal facilities including restaurants.

    Huw Pendleton, vice chairman of the British Holiday and Home Parks Association and boss of Celtic Holiday Parks in Pembrokeshire, said the sector was "the mainstay of the Welsh rural and coastal economy".

    "We and our customers support local jobs, from those in shops, garages and plumbers to pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions," he said.

    "When the time is right, it is essential that our parks reopen and our customers return to safeguard those jobs.”

    Noble Court Holiday Park, PembrokeshireImage source, Google
  8. Tourism industry in Wales on the 'brink of collapse'published at 15:52 BST 11 June 2020

    Zip WorldImage source, Getty Images

    Tourism leaders from 60 of the biggest tourist attractions in Wales have issued a second plea to First Minister Mark Drakeford for a roadmap for reopening.

    Tourist attractions in Wales remain closed, with no information about when they can reopen.

    The Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions said the industry is on the "brink of collapse" and inaction from Welsh Government will lead to "economic disaster" for the country.

    Tourism leaders from some of the most popular visitor attractions in Wales have issued a joint statement calling for urgent clarity around dates for reopening following the coronavirus lockdown.

    The new statement follows a previous letter sent to the first minister on 27 May.

    The second letter, signed by over 60 leisure industry bosses from a range of high profile tourist destinations, including Snowdon Mountain Railway, Zip World and the National Botanic Garden of Wales, warns the Welsh tourism industry warns that the absence of a roadmap to reopening is "causing harm".

    The Welsh Government "hopes to be able to say something positive" for the tourism industry when lockdown restrictions are reviewed in July, the economy minister has said.

    Ken Skates singled out 9 July as a possible date for that decision.

  9. All sport 'incredibly negatively impacted' by coronaviruspublished at 15:20 BST 11 June 2020

    The coronavirus pandemic has “incredibly negatively impacted” all sport in Wales “from grassroots to the very top”, a Senedd committee has heard.

    Brian Davies, acting chief executive of Sport Wales, told the culture, Welsh language and communications committee that his organisation has had 633 applications for emergency funding since the beginning of the pandemic.

    Although 280 applications have been successful, a further 280 have been rejected. The remainder of applications are still being considered.

    Mr Davies also said Sport Wales has re-purposed £9m of its budget to be spent on responding to the effects of the pandemic.

    ”All sport has been incredibly negatively impacted,” said Mr Davies.

    “What is clear is that the seasonality of sport has meant that some sports have really felt it immediately, they are in the middle of their season or their season was about to start so clearly for some sports the impact has been immediate and significant.”

  10. Parents urged to know the signs of diabetes in lockdownpublished at 15:11 BST 11 June 2020

    It is vitally important that parents know the signs of type 1 diabetes, Cardiff and Vale health board says.

    It said it is especially important in lockdown when children are only spending time with immediate family.

    It is highlighting the four Ts:

    • Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot, bed wetting by a previously dry child or heavier nappies in babies.
    • Thirsty: Being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst.
    • Tired: Feeling more tired than usual.
    • Thinner: Losing weight or looking thinner than usual.
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  11. Coronavirus may have huge impact on property marketspublished at 14:58 BST 11 June 2020

    The saying "there is no place like home" is perhaps not so heart-warming a thought these days.

    After all, most of us have been locked down in our house or apartment for a very long time.

    The coronavirus pandemic will, however, do more than change the way we might feel about our homes. It has the potential to have a huge impact on property markets around the world.

    It is fairly clear that with massive unemployment, wage cuts, business failures, and job uncertainty, many people are likely to be cautious about making the biggest investment of their lives - buying a home.

    Normally that leads to falling house prices, and during the last recession and credit crunch that is what we saw in the UK, US and many other countries.

    For sale signsImage source, Getty Images
  12. Over 1,000 attend Newport Black Lives Matter marchpublished at 14:42 BST 11 June 2020

    More than 1,000 people have gathered in Newport to march in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

    Many carried placards bearing political slogans while others knelt on one knee - a protest against racism that stems from the US.

    The demonstrators marched from the civic centre toward the University of South Wales building on the banks of the River Usk.

    Drivers could be heard honking horns in support as they walked.

    Newport protest
    Newport protest
  13. Over 2,000 fines for breaking lockdown handed out in Walespublished at 14:35 BST 11 June 2020

    Welsh police officers

    More than 2,000 people in Wales have been given Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for breaking lockdown rules.

    Since they were introduced on 27 March, 2,282 FPNs were given out in Wales before 8 June.

    The National Police Chief's Council's statistics show that roughly 30 FPNs a day are issued in Wales, the highest of which was by Dyfed-Powys Police.

    Of the FPNs in Wales, 76% were issues to men and 62% were to individuals aged between 16 and 34.

    The total number of FPNs issued by each of Wales' police forces are:

    • Dyfed-Powys - 1,509
    • North Wales - 350
    • South Wales - 281
    • Gwent - 118
    • British Transport Police - 24
    • Total - 2,282
  14. How many deaths with Covid-19 per day in Wales?published at 14:29 BST 11 June 2020

    Six more people with coronavirus are reported to have died in Wales, taking the total to 1,425, according to Public Health Wales.

    This graph shows the number of deaths by the day they occurred, rather than the day they were announced.

    Number of deaths in Wales per day
  15. Where are the confirmed Covid-19 deaths in Wales?published at 14:24 BST 11 June 2020

    Six more people with coronavirus have died in Wales, according to Public Health Wales figures, taking the total to 1,425.

    These are where laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of coronavirus, and mostly involve deaths in hospital.

    Five council areas of Wales - Ceredigion, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire and Torfaen - reported no new positive tests.

    To date, 102,546 individuals have been tested for coronavirus in Wales, with 87,875 testing negative.

    Coronavirus cases in Wales
  16. Pride Cymru's Big Weekend goes virtualpublished at 14:20 BST 11 June 2020

    Pride Cymru's Big Weekend will not go ahead in Cardiff as planned but will instead go virtual.

    "We could not in good conscience continue to plan for an event which attracts over 50,000 people to Cardiff," Pride Cymru tweeted.

    The virtual Big Week will run from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 August and will "be a time for us all to celebrate our diverse community," it added.

    It is the latest major event to be reorganised because of coronavirus restrictions.

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  17. Six more people die in Wales with Covid-19published at 14:01 BST 11 June 2020
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    Six more people with coronavirus are reported to have died in Wales, taking the total to 1,425.

    Public Health Wales (PHW) figures also showed there were 63 new cases reported, meaning 14,581 people have tested positive for Covid-19.

    There were no new positive tests reported in five council areas of Wales in the latest set of figures.

  18. Covid-19 and Brexit talks a nightmare, says Labour ministerpublished at 13:53 BST 11 June 2020

    Brexit trade negotiations and Covid-19 are "two perfect storms", a Welsh Government minister has said.

    Lesley Griffiths, who is responsible for rural affairs, said "the window of opportunity to secure a deal is getting very, very small".

    The UK is due to leave the EU without a trade deal unless an agreement can be found before the end of the year.

    The UK government says it wants to reach an agreement with the EU during 2020.

    On Thursday, business leaders warned that a no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic for British firms.

    Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, from industry body, the CBI, told the BBC that any buffers to cope with the additional cost and planning of an exit from the EU customs union and single market without a deal had been exhausted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

    NegotiationsImage source, Getty Images
  19. Numbers in critical care fall againpublished at 13:40 BST 11 June 2020

    Critical care beds graph

    The number of patients being treated in critical care beds with coronavirus in Wales has fallen to its lowest number since 25 March.

    A total of 32 people are being treated on invasive ventilated beds - including in critical care - for coronavirus, according to the latest NHS Wales figures.

    There were 885 covid-related patients in hospital beds - this is lower than last week but still the equivalent of three large hospitals being filled with patients with the virus, according to the chief executive of NHS Wales.

    Dr Andrew Goodall said: "The majority of people being treated in critical care now do not have coronavirus, which importantly shows more NHS work is taking place."

    Meanwhile, the figures also show:

    • The seven-day average in total daily admissions to hospitals of confirmed and suspected covid cases is currently 90, 17 lower than last week
    • Both Cwm Taf and Hywel Dda have the fewest number of patients currently in critical care with the virus, three each
    • 1,850 beds were currently empty.
  20. Field hospitals could play 'other supportive role'published at 13:29 BST 11 June 2020

    NHS Wales chief executive Dr Andrew Goodall said the 19 field hospitals established in Wales remain "a contingency" but discussions were being held with health boards about whether there was "some other supportive role that could be played by those field hospitals as well".

    He said there was an exercise underway "to actually judge what capacity we need to retain" to deal with any future further coronavirus peak.

    "I think that just having a field hospital staffed across Wales, when they're not required wouldn't make sense," he said.

    Dr Goodall confirmed the temporary hospitals, such as the Dragon's Heart Hospital, inside Cardiff's Principality Stadium, had cost a total of around £160m to establish.

    "That was an investment for preparation, that was an investment under the principles of investing to save lives and to protect the Welsh population, and obviously we will want to make sure that we have some further opportunity to use those going forward," he said.

    "But those plans may adapt and change."

    Dragon's Heart HospitalImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Cardiff's Principality Stadium has been turned into the Dragon's Heart Hospital