4. Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Coronavirus (COVID-2019) update

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 2:59 pm on 3 March 2020.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 2:59, 3 March 2020

Diolch, Llywydd. Last Friday, Wales confirmed its first case of novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, which had been contracted whilst the person was in northern Italy. Other countries in the UK continue to report confirmed cases, including the first case of community transmission in England. Across the UK, we are now at a key point in the spread of this virus. We must continue to focus our efforts on isolating and containing to help prevent or delay its spread.