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A local lockdown in Caerphilly could be enforced amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
Residents are cautioned that the restrictions could return if the number of cases continues to rise throughout the area.
On Friday, the Caerphilly council issued a statement saying the county had witnessed an “alarming increase” in new infections over the past week.
Following the surge in cases, the township’s nursing homes have also been forced to close their doors to visitors while asking people not to travel “too far” outside the county in the coming days.
A temporary trail test center will also be operational in the Caerphilly Leisure Center car park starting Saturday.
Senior representatives from Public Health Wales, the Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health and the Caerphilly council met Friday afternoon to discuss their serious concerns about new clusters of cases in and around the city.
Council Leader Philippa Marsden said: “The increase in the number of Caerphilly cases is very concerning and I cannot stress enough the vital importance of social distancing and follow the measures that we should all be observing to limit the spread of this. deadly virus.
“The coronavirus has not gone away, but it is clear that the behavior of some people is putting the health and well-being of our community at risk. While the virus can be mild in some people, we all know that it can be fatal to older people. and vulnerable in our society.
“The behavior of the local population over the next few days will be essential to help control the spread of the coronavirus and we must all do our part.”
People in the county have been asked to strictly follow all existing coronavirus guidelines and, if possible, limit their interaction with others outside of their agreed-upon extended homes. Additionally, public health agencies are asking that, whenever possible, residents do not travel too far from the county district during the next few days.
They state that it is also vitally important that anyone showing symptoms, however mild, gets tested as soon as possible and follows proper self-isolation guidelines.
The Caerphilly council also said the “recent spike” in cases means visits to nursing homes are stopped with immediate effect. They said it was “prudent to avoid visits once again.”
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Carl Cuss, Cabinet Member for Social Services, said: “This decision was not taken lightly, especially as the Welsh government has recently relaxed some of the restrictions on home visiting.
“However, we must prioritize the health and well-being of our elderly and vulnerable residents and I am confident that families will understand the urgent need to take this action.
“I appreciate very much that the nursing home residents and their families are very disappointed with this decision, but I would like to assure all concerned that the decision was made in the best interest of protecting their health.”
In addition to these restrictions, there will be a temporary return to weekly testing at each facility. The situation will be kept under review for the next few weeks.
A temporary walk-in coronavirus testing center will be operational in the Caerphilly Recreation Center parking lot from Saturday, September 5, and no appointment will be required for Caerphilly residents to be tested.
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