Please post any positive news here, however small.

Bike theft medic given new machine by pro cyclist Rowe

An intensive care medic who had his bike stolen while on shift at Wales' largest hospital is being given a new bike by a Tour de France cyclist.

Welsh Commonwealth Games rider Luke Rowe has offered Tom Roberts a new bike after the anaesthetic registrar had his taken while he was working at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

The 32-year-old tweeted about the theft, prompting Rowe and former Olympic champion Chris Boardman to offer him a replacement.

"Seeing all the offers of help restores your faith in people," said Dr Roberts, who added he will recieve his bike from Rowe on Monday.

Virtual Grand National raises money for charity

The virtual Grand National - a computerised version of one of the UK's annual sporting highlights - has raised over £2.6m for NHS Charities Together.

With the National cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual race - using CGI technology and special algorithms - took place on Saturday.

Bookmakers paid out on the bets placed on 18-1 Welsh "winner" Potters Corner, but will donate profits from losing bets to the NHS.

Grand Slam-winning former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones has completed a marathon in his Swansea garden.

Jones is supporting a campaign to raise extra resources for the Swansea Bay University LHB charitable fund during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 39-year-old is currently the Welsh Rugby Union's performance director.

Ex-Ospreys forward Jones has already substantially surpassed the £500 target on his Just Giving page and has currently raised more than £5,000.

Austria next week will start opening all their small shops

England’s chief medical officer Prof Chris Whitty has returned to work after recovering from his coronavirus symptoms.

The 53-year-old announced on 27 March that he was self-isolating, shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock both confirmed they had tested positive.

Prof Whitty has appeared regularly at the government's daily news briefings.

It can be achieved with a tougher lockdown



THE Government of the Balearic Islands has asked that the lockdown restrictions are relaxed in the region due to a steady decrease in coronavirus cases.

Dr Javier Arranz, who leads the Government’s advisory committee on COVID-19, has proposed that the Balearic Islands acts as a ‘test laboratory’ for lifting the confinement constraints.

In this way, he believes the rest of Spain would be able to observe how the virus evolves when measures laid down in the state of alarm decree are reversed.

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Daily death rate in UK falls for the second day in a row.

I really do appreciate that it's not good news at all to know that over 400 people have lost their lives due to this virus and my heart goes out to the families of each and everyone of them.

But it's a small glimmer of hope for the rest of us.

Car park test centre could open tomorrow

A coronavirus testing centre set up in Cardiff City Stadium's car park could be up and running tomorrow, the first minister has said.

Mark Drakeford said the "ambition" was for it to open on Tuesday and it was aiming to complete 200 tests a day.

Frontline workers in the Gwent area, including police officers and care home workers. will be offered testing first.

Mr Drakeford said: “There’s a big logistical exercise needed today to identify the right people and ensure they arrive at the right time.

“They’ve got to be spaced out during the day. That’s a big job of organisation.

The daily number of coronavirus deaths has fallen in Spain for a fourth consecutive day, boosting hopes the country has passed the outbreak's peak.

Monday's increase of 637 deaths means 13,055 have died in total.

Monday 6th April 2020


Spain's population has been living under severe restrictions for more than three weeks, with lockdown measures now extended toward the end of April.

The nation has more than 135,000 confirmed cases, the most in Europe, but new infections have been slowing.

Spanish officials plan to widen coronavirus testing to include those without symptoms.

"It is important to know who is contaminated to be able to gradually lift Spanish citizens' lockdown," Foreign Minister Arancha González said in a TV interview.

Slowing death rates in a number of the worst-hit European countries, including Italy, France and Germany, are raising hope that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of Covid-19 - the disease caused by the virus.

Austria's chancellor announced on Monday plans to start easing some of the restrictions in place because of the pandemic.

There have been more than 1.2 million cases and 70,000 deaths confirmed around the world since the virus emerged in China in December, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

What are the latest Spanish figures?
Monday's figures show an increase of 4,273 new confirmed cases, bringing the national total to 135,032.

Spain's total number of cases is second only to the United States, which has a much larger population.

The country of 47 million people also has the second-highest death toll in the world, behind Italy. But Monday's figure of 637 is the lowest recorded in almost two weeks, since 24 March.
It is a drop from the 674 new deaths confirmed on Sunday. The daily death toll hit a peak of 950 last Thursday.

María José Sierra, deputy head of Spain's health emergency committee, said the pandemic's growth rate appeared to be slowing down "in almost every region" of the country.

Checkpoints were lifted on Monday at a number of hard-hit towns in the Catalonia region.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the weekend that some restrictions, including keeping non-essential workers at home, could be lifted after Easter.
He said the country was "close to passing the peak of infections", but that he was extending lockdown measures until 25 April because the restrictions were "saving lives".

Businesses, including shops and restaurants, have been closed since 14 March and residents have been told to stay home and only go outside to carry out essential tasks.

What is happening elsewhere in Europe?
The pandemic has claimed more than 50,000 lives across the continent.

The death toll in Italy is the highest in the world, standing at 15,877. But as in Spain, the daily numbers of deaths and infections are declining. A total of 525 fatalities were reported on Sunday by the civil protection ministry - the lowest since 19 March.
The director of the National Institute of Health, Silvio Brusaferro, said that if the trend continued the authorities would consider easing the month-long lockdown.

In Austria, where a total of 220 deaths have been reported, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced plans to begin easing some of the restrictions imposed there. If Austrians continued to comply with the current measures, smaller, non-essential shops could be allowed to re-open in just over a week's time, he said.

Meanwhile, the French finance minister warned that the economic contraction this year will most likely be the worst for the country since World War Two.
France's daily death toll fell to 357 on Sunday, compared to 441 in the previous 24 hours. A total of 8,078 fatalities have been reported since 1 March.

Two of Germany's most senior ministers called for an economic support package for EU countries facing the coronavirus pandemic. But Heiko Maas and Olaf Scholz stopped short of accepting the so-called "corona-bonds", which would share the debts of the worst-affected countries across the eurozone.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained in hospital but was in "good spirits", according to a spokesman. The 55-year-old remains "under observation" after being admitted to hospital with persistent symptoms of coronavirus as a precautionary measure on Sunday.

The Department of Health said on Sunday that 621 more people had died in hospital, taking the total death toll to 4,934.

The daily number of coronavirus deaths has fallen in Spain for a fourth consecutive day, boosting hopes the country has passed the outbreak's peak.

Monday's increase of 637 deaths means 13,055 have died in total.

Monday 6th April 2020


Spain's population has been living under severe restrictions for more than three weeks, with lockdown measures now extended toward the end of April.

The nation has more than 135,000 confirmed cases, the most in Europe, but new infections have been slowing.

Spanish officials plan to widen coronavirus testing to include those without symptoms.

"It is important to know who is contaminated to be able to gradually lift Spanish citizens' lockdown," Foreign Minister Arancha González said in a TV interview.

Slowing death rates in a number of the worst-hit European countries, including Italy, France and Germany, are raising hope that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of Covid-19 - the disease caused by the virus.

Austria's chancellor announced on Monday plans to start easing some of the restrictions in place because of the pandemic.

There have been more than 1.2 million cases and 70,000 deaths confirmed around the world since the virus emerged in China in December, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

What are the latest Spanish figures?
Monday's figures show an increase of 4,273 new confirmed cases, bringing the national total to 135,032.

Spain's total number of cases is second only to the United States, which has a much larger population.

The country of 47 million people also has the second-highest death toll in the world, behind Italy. But Monday's figure of 637 is the lowest recorded in almost two weeks, since 24 March.
It is a drop from the 674 new deaths confirmed on Sunday. The daily death toll hit a peak of 950 last Thursday.

María José Sierra, deputy head of Spain's health emergency committee, said the pandemic's growth rate appeared to be slowing down "in almost every region" of the country.

Checkpoints were lifted on Monday at a number of hard-hit towns in the Catalonia region.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the weekend that some restrictions, including keeping non-essential workers at home, could be lifted after Easter.
He said the country was "close to passing the peak of infections", but that he was extending lockdown measures until 25 April because the restrictions were "saving lives".

Businesses, including shops and restaurants, have been closed since 14 March and residents have been told to stay home and only go outside to carry out essential tasks.

What is happening elsewhere in Europe?
The pandemic has claimed more than 50,000 lives across the continent.

The death toll in Italy is the highest in the world, standing at 15,877. But as in Spain, the daily numbers of deaths and infections are declining. A total of 525 fatalities were reported on Sunday by the civil protection ministry - the lowest since 19 March.
The director of the National Institute of Health, Silvio Brusaferro, said that if the trend continued the authorities would consider easing the month-long lockdown.

In Austria, where a total of 220 deaths have been reported, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced plans to begin easing some of the restrictions imposed there. If Austrians continued to comply with the current measures, smaller, non-essential shops could be allowed to re-open in just over a week's time, he said.

Meanwhile, the French finance minister warned that the economic contraction this year will most likely be the worst for the country since World War Two.
France's daily death toll fell to 357 on Sunday, compared to 441 in the previous 24 hours. A total of 8,078 fatalities have been reported since 1 March.

Two of Germany's most senior ministers called for an economic support package for EU countries facing the coronavirus pandemic. But Heiko Maas and Olaf Scholz stopped short of accepting the so-called "corona-bonds", which would share the debts of the worst-affected countries across the eurozone.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained in hospital but was in "good spirits", according to a spokesman. The 55-year-old remains "under observation" after being admitted to hospital with persistent symptoms of coronavirus as a precautionary measure on Sunday.

The Department of Health said on Sunday that 621 more people had died in hospital, taking the total death toll to 4,934.

Brilliant news.
Down slightly in UK too which is a positive as it’s possibly the calm before the storm.
Cut the social gathering numpties and we can drive it down further !!

The daily number of coronavirus deaths has fallen in Spain for a fourth consecutive day, boosting hopes the country has passed the outbreak's peak.

Monday's increase of 637 deaths means 13,055 have died in total.

Monday 6th April 2020


Spain's population has been living under severe restrictions for more than three weeks, with lockdown measures now extended toward the end of April.

The nation has more than 135,000 confirmed cases, the most in Europe, but new infections have been slowing.

Spanish officials plan to widen coronavirus testing to include those without symptoms.

"It is important to know who is contaminated to be able to gradually lift Spanish citizens' lockdown," Foreign Minister Arancha González said in a TV interview.

Slowing death rates in a number of the worst-hit European countries, including Italy, France and Germany, are raising hope that strict social distancing measures are curbing the spread of Covid-19 - the disease caused by the virus.

Austria's chancellor announced on Monday plans to start easing some of the restrictions in place because of the pandemic.

There have been more than 1.2 million cases and 70,000 deaths confirmed around the world since the virus emerged in China in December, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

What are the latest Spanish figures?
Monday's figures show an increase of 4,273 new confirmed cases, bringing the national total to 135,032.

Spain's total number of cases is second only to the United States, which has a much larger population.

The country of 47 million people also has the second-highest death toll in the world, behind Italy. But Monday's figure of 637 is the lowest recorded in almost two weeks, since 24 March.
It is a drop from the 674 new deaths confirmed on Sunday. The daily death toll hit a peak of 950 last Thursday.

María José Sierra, deputy head of Spain's health emergency committee, said the pandemic's growth rate appeared to be slowing down "in almost every region" of the country.

Checkpoints were lifted on Monday at a number of hard-hit towns in the Catalonia region.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said at the weekend that some restrictions, including keeping non-essential workers at home, could be lifted after Easter.
He said the country was "close to passing the peak of infections", but that he was extending lockdown measures until 25 April because the restrictions were "saving lives".

Businesses, including shops and restaurants, have been closed since 14 March and residents have been told to stay home and only go outside to carry out essential tasks.

What is happening elsewhere in Europe?
The pandemic has claimed more than 50,000 lives across the continent.

The death toll in Italy is the highest in the world, standing at 15,877. But as in Spain, the daily numbers of deaths and infections are declining. A total of 525 fatalities were reported on Sunday by the civil protection ministry - the lowest since 19 March.
The director of the National Institute of Health, Silvio Brusaferro, said that if the trend continued the authorities would consider easing the month-long lockdown.

In Austria, where a total of 220 deaths have been reported, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz announced plans to begin easing some of the restrictions imposed there. If Austrians continued to comply with the current measures, smaller, non-essential shops could be allowed to re-open in just over a week's time, he said.

Meanwhile, the French finance minister warned that the economic contraction this year will most likely be the worst for the country since World War Two.
France's daily death toll fell to 357 on Sunday, compared to 441 in the previous 24 hours. A total of 8,078 fatalities have been reported since 1 March.

Two of Germany's most senior ministers called for an economic support package for EU countries facing the coronavirus pandemic. But Heiko Maas and Olaf Scholz stopped short of accepting the so-called "corona-bonds", which would share the debts of the worst-affected countries across the eurozone.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained in hospital but was in "good spirits", according to a spokesman. The 55-year-old remains "under observation" after being admitted to hospital with persistent symptoms of coronavirus as a precautionary measure on Sunday.

The Department of Health said on Sunday that 621 more people had died in hospital, taking the total death toll to 4,934.

Brilliant news.
Down slightly in UK too which is a positive as it’s possibly the calm before the storm.
Cut the social gathering numpties and we can drive it down further !!

Supermarket teen spends extra wages on NHS staff

A teenager who has been working overtime since her college closed has been spending her extra wages on treats for NHS staff.

Iceland boss Richard Walker paid tribute to 17-year-old Aleece who works in the supermarket in Ebbw Vale.

"So proud to have on you the team, Aleece!" he said.

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Great news Annis.

Freya, 10, writes to care home residents in lockdown

A ten-year-old girl is among those writing to care home residents to keep their spirits up during lockdown.

Freya wrote that she was missing her grandparents because of coronavirus.

"I hope you are feeling well," she said.

"Me and my family wish you all the best through these hard times."

Caerphilly council tweeted a picture of the youngster with her message.

Midday and the sun is shinning bright and hot!

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Reports coming out of France state China have had 0 related deaths from COVID in the past 24 hours

Jet 2 are refunding up until 17th June after that so far it looks like your holidays are still on

Jet 2 are refunding up until 17th June after that so far it looks like your holidays are still on

Not sure you’ll be welcome in Santa Ponsa though

Jet 2 are refunding up until 17th June after that so far it looks like your holidays are still on

At the moment. Let’s hope we’re well over the worst by then, fingers crossed.
I suppose it’s all subject to change.
I’ve got one late August and I’m thinking that sounds iffy.
(Sorry just realised it’s negative reply)

Midday and the sun is shinning bright and hot!

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Good stuff. Where’s that mate?

Midday and the sun is shinning bright and hot!

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Good stuff. Where’s that mate?

Sandbanks Dorset looking up the coast towards Bournemouth and down the coast to don't know where

Midday and the sun is shinning bright and hot!

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Good stuff. Where’s that mate?

Sandbanks Dorset looking up the coast towards Bournemouth and down the coast to don't know where

Cheers

Midday and the sun is shinning bright and hot!

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Good stuff. Where’s that mate?

Sandbanks Dorset looking up the coast towards Bournemouth and down the coast to don't know where

Loads of people out and about in those pictures.

It's like Barry Island on a Bank Holiday weekend!

Jet 2 are refunding up until 17th June after that so far it looks like your holidays are still on

At the moment. Let’s hope we’re well over the worst by then, fingers crossed.
I suppose it’s all subject to change.
I’ve got one late August and I’m thinking that sounds iffy.
(Sorry just realised it’s negative reply)

I think you may be OK, the best brains in the World are on this, someone somewhere will either find an efficient way of treating the virus or a vaccine sooner than is currently being predicted, we've only been on the soft lockdown a few weeks although I know it seems a lot longer!

Jet 2 are refunding up until 17th June after that so far it looks like your holidays are still on

At the moment. Let’s hope we’re well over the worst by then, fingers crossed.
I suppose it’s all subject to change.
I’ve got one late August and I’m thinking that sounds iffy.
(Sorry just realised it’s negative reply)

I think you may be OK, the best brains in the World are on this, someone somewhere will either find an efficient way of treating the virus or a vaccine sooner than is currently being predicted, we've only been on the soft lockdown a few weeks although I know it seems a lot longer!

I hope you’re right mate.

I emailed bbc wales last week, and spoke to a person there this morning about re running the Wales euros campaign in full, he said they had been discussing it and trying to overcome the hurdle of tv rights so it may happen,
after watching the wales v germany game the other day, it made me think it would be nice whilst stuck at home during this lock down.

I emailed bbc wales last week, and spoke to a person there this morning about re running the Wales euros campaign in full, he said they had been discussing it and trying to overcome the hurdle of tv rights so it may happen,
after watching the wales v germany game the other day, it made me think it would be nice whilst stuck at home during this lock down.

I watched that too and it brought back memories. Fingers crossed they’ll sort the Euros.

Check out Footy humour if you are in need of a footy pick up.. some corkers on there

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