Leader’s coronavirus update: Thursday, 14th May

PEMBROKESHIRE County Council Leader, Councillor David Simpson, has provided a further coronavirus update for Thursday, 14th May, as follows:

‘I want to remind everyone that we are still in lockdown in Wales.

‘It is vitally important that we continue to adhere to the advice and not to undertake non-essential travel.

‘Over the weeks I have highlighted the need to adhere to the advice to ensure we save lives. Our regulations in Wales have not changed, so please stay at home.

‘I understand some people are driving to our beaches to exercise and I have to point out this is against the government advice.

‘The virus is still affecting people’s lives. Why would you risk catching the virus after all the hard work you have already done?

‘I do appreciate that this lockdown is highly inconvenient but it has been put in place in line with government and health advice.

‘Today is Thursday and again people will stand on their doorsteps at 8 pm to show their appreciation for the NHS.

‘When you take part tonight please reflect on the way health workers have supported us and consider what you have achieved every day in lockdown to ensure you are not adding extra pressure on them.

‘Breaking the guidelines now is not supporting the NHS; breaking the rules now is against guidance and breaking the rules now risks your life and the lives of others.

‘The following coronavirus-related press releases have been issued since my last update yesterday:

Verge Cutting:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/grass-to-cut-or-not-to-cut

One Million Items of PPE Delivered:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/one-million-items-of-ppe-delivered-to-county-care-providers

‘Public Health Wales is updating and adding to their resources regularly. Please find all assets here: https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-resources/

‘Also, please keep an eye on our newsroom at: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom

‘And to get daily email updates, log onto our website and sign into My Account at:

https://myaccount.pembrokeshire.gov.uk

‘Don’t risk catching or spreading the virus, why risk it? Remember: Stay Strong, Stay Safe and Stay at Home. Thank you.’

Useful links:

www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/coronafeirws
https://phw.nhs.wales/
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru – Coronafeirws Newydd (COVID-19) – Cyngor hunan-ynysu
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance