7. Statement by the First Minister: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 10:02 am on 24 March 2020.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 10:02, 24 March 2020

(Translated)

Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. Wales is facing the worst medical crisis for over a century. We must act to safeguard our communities, protect the health service and save lives. The steps that we have already taken are making a difference, but we must do more. Therefore, yesterday, the four Governments of the United Kingdom agreed to introduce serious new measures, and these are necessary to slow the spread of the virus and defend particularly the most vulnerable people. We must all change our way of life. Every part of society has to respond for the benefit of all. Welsh Government is totally focused on this challenge. We will persevere in working closely with our partners to respond to the crisis and to protect the people of Wales.