Public Health Wales statement on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
This statement will be updated daily at 2pm
Statement: Friday 27 November 2020 Dr Eleri Davies, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response
at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales
welcomes the decision of the Welsh Government to introduce restrictions on
indoor venues ahead of Christmas period, in order to reduce the opportunities
for the virus to spread in our communities and to keep people safe. “We understand that
people will want to do their Christmas shopping at this time of year. We would
suggest to try to visit shops during off-peak times, to always maintain social
distancing and to wear a face covering if you can. Options such as ‘click and
collect’ or online purchasing may also be something to consider. “The festive period is
important for people across Wales who want to be with loved ones during the
holidays, particularly after a very difficult year, but we would remind
everyone that we must each continue to take
personal responsibility to limit the spread of the virus and protect our loved
ones, particularly if they are vulnerable or extremely vulnerable. For
many, this will mean that it isn’t possible to celebrate Christmas in the way
you normally would. “Public
Health Wales is encouraging everyone who lives, works or studies in Merthyr
Tydfil to attend the mass testing service at the Leisure Centre as soon as they
can – even if they do not have symptoms. “Thank you
to those who have already attended and undertaken a test, as this will help us
to break the chains of transmission in the area. However, in order for the exercise to be as
successful as possible then we need as many people in the area as possible to
be tested. “For more information about the testing
exercise, visit the MTCBC website. “Anyone aged 11+ without any symptoms can
have a test, but children under 18 will need parental consent. The more people
who get tested, the more chances we have to reduce the spread of the virus. “People with symptoms should
also get tested but need to book a test either by calling 119 or by clicking here. “Public Health Wales strongly
advises the public to take personal responsibility for their actions and to
ensure that we are all doing as much as possible to limit the transmission of
Coronavirus. “We would remind
everyone that Coronavirus is still active in our communities, and therefore
this does not mean a return to normality.
“We ask the public to
observe the regulations and to limit their contact with other people as much as
possible so that we all work together to bring the numbers of positive cases
down. “This means staying
out of other people’s homes, limiting the times and the numbers of people that
you meet, maintaining social distancing and hand hygiene, working from home if
you can, and self-isolating if you show symptoms of coronavirus or are asked to
do so by contact tracers. “All of these actions
will help to break the chains of transmission, reduce the spread of the virus,
and keep people safe. “Action has been taken
following reports from health authorities in Denmark that widespread outbreaks
of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been found in mink farms, with subsequent
spread of a mink-variant virus to the local community. “As a precautionary
measure, Denmark was removed from the UK Coronavirus travel corridor list on
Friday 6 November. Any travellers returning to the UK will now be required to
self-isolate for 14 days according to the national guidance and legislation https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/self-isolating-when-you-arrive. “We would also advise
all members of the public with pet mink or ferrets to avoid contact with them
while symptomatic with any COVID symptoms. “We recognise that
many people may be finding life more challenging, resulting in difficulties
with mental health. There are many agencies which provide help and support,
including the C.A.L.L. helpline on 0800 132 737, which will refer callers to the
most appropriate organisation according to their needs. “If you are in severe
mental distress or are having suicidal thoughts, please contact Samaritans
Cymru free on 116 123. You can also find sources of advice and guidance on our website if you need some help
or are worried about a loved one. “NHS Wales is still
here to help you if you need care, and it’s important you continue to attend
appointments and seek help for urgent medical issues. You should phone
beforehand and follow any guidance your local surgery, dentist, optometrist or
health service has put in place to protect you and staff, including the need to
keep 2m away from other patients. “If you or a member of
your household develop symptoms of the Coronavirus, such as a cough, fever or
change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate immediately and book a
free Coronavirus test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119. “Helpful advice and
support is available via the NHS COVID-19 app. As well as providing
alerts if you have been in contact with someone with Coronavirus, the app will
also tell you the current risk level in your area.
“Information about the
symptoms of Coronavirus is available on the Public Health Wales website, or via
the NHS 111 Wales symptom checker. Datganiad: Dydd Gwener 27 Tachwedd 2020 Dywedodd
Dr Eleri Davies, Cyfarwyddwr Digwyddiad ar gyfer yr
ymateb i'r achos o'r Coronafeirws Newydd (COVID-19) yn Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru: “Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn croesawu penderfyniad Llywodraeth Cymru i
gyflwyno cyfyngiadau ar leoliadau dan do cyn cyfnod y Nadolig, er mwyn
lleihau’r cyfleoedd i’r feirws ledaenu yn ein cymunedau ac i gadw pobl yn
ddiogel. “Rydyn ni’n deall y bydd pobl eisiau gwneud eu siopa Nadolig yr adeg hon
o’r flwyddyn. Byddem yn awgrymu ceisio ymweld â siopau yn ystod amseroedd y tu
allan i'r oriau brig, cadw pellter cymdeithasol bob amser a gwisgo gorchudd
wyneb, os gallwch chi. Efallai y bydd opsiynau megis ‘clicio a chasglu’ neu
brynu ar-lein hefyd yn bethau i’w hystyried. “Mae cyfnod y Nadolig yn bwysig i bobl ledled Cymru sydd eisiau treulio
amser gyda’u hanwyliaid yn ystod y gwyliau, yn enwedig ar ôl blwyddyn anodd
iawn, ond byddem yn atgoffa pawb bod yn rhaid i bob un ohonom barhau i gymryd
cyfrifoldeb personol i gyfyngu ar ledaeniad y feirws ac i amddiffyn ein
hanwyliaid, yn enwedig os ydyn nhw'n agored i niwed neu'n eithriadol o agored i
niwed. I lawer o bobl, bydd hyn yn
golygu nad yw’n bosibl dathlu’r Nadolig yn y ffordd y byddech chi fel arfer yn
ei wneud. “Mae Iechyd
Cyhoeddus Cymru yn annog pawb sy’n byw, yn gweithio neu’n astudio ym Merthyr
Tudful i fynychu’r gwasanaeth profi torfol yn y ganolfan hamdden cyn gynted ag
y gallant - hyd yn oed os nad oes symptomau ganddynt. “Diolch i’r rhai
sydd eisoes wedi mynychu ac wedi cael prawf. Bydd hyn yn ein helpu i dorri’r
cadwyni trosglwyddo yn yr ardal. Fodd
bynnag, er mwyn i'r ymarfer fod mor llwyddiannus â phosibl, mae angen i ni
brofi cynifer o bobl yr ardal â phosib. “I gael rhagor o wybodaeth am yr ymarfer profi, ewch i wefan
MTCBC. “Gall unrhyw un dros 11 oed sydd heb unrhyw symptomau gael prawf, ond
bydd angen caniatâd rhiant ar blant dan 18 oed. Po fwyaf o bobl sy'n cael eu
profi, po fwyaf y siawns sydd gennym o leihau lledaeniad y feirws. “Gall pobl sydd â symptomau gael
eu profi hefyd, ond bydd angen iddynt archebu prawf naill ai drwy ffonio 119
neu drwy
glicio yma. “Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn cynghori’r cyhoedd yn gryf i gymryd
cyfrifoldeb personol am eu gweithredoedd ac i sicrhau ein bod i gyd yn gwneud
cymaint â phosibl i gyfyngu ar drosglwyddiad Coronafeirws. “Byddem yn atgoffa pawb bod Coronafeirws yn dal i ledaenu yn ein
cymunedau, ac felly nid yw hyn yn golygu dychwelyd i normalrwydd. “Gofynnwn i’r cyhoedd gadw at y rheoliadau a chyfyngu ar eu cyswllt â
phobl eraill gymaint â phosibl fel ein bod i gyd yn gweithio gyda’n gilydd i
leihau nifer yr achosion positif. “Mae hyn yn golygu aros allan o gartrefi pobl eraill, cyfyngu ar faint o
weithiau a nifer y bobl rydych chi'n cwrdd â nhw, cynnal pellter cymdeithasol a
hylendid dwylo, gweithio gartref os gallwch chi, a hunanynysu os oes gennych
chi symptomau coronafeirws, neu os gofynnir i chi wneud hynny gan swyddogion
olrhain cysylltiadau. “Bydd yr holl gamau hyn yn helpu i dorri cadwyni trosglwyddo, yn lleihau
lledaeniad y feirws, ac yn cadw pobl yn ddiogel. “Cymerwyd camau yn dilyn adroddiadau gan awdurdodau iechyd yn Nenmarc y
canfuwyd brigiadau eang o achosion o Coronafeirws Newydd (COVID-19) mewn
ffermydd minc, a bod feirws amrywiolyn minc yn cael ei ledaenu i'r gymuned leol
yn sgil hynny. “Fel mesur rhagofalus, tynnwyd Denmarc oddi ar restr coridor teithio
Coronafeirws y DU ddydd Gwener 6 Tachwedd. Bellach, bydd gofyn i unrhyw
deithwyr sy'n dychwelyd i'r DU hunanynysu am 14 diwrnod yn unol â’r canllawiau
a'r ddeddfwriaeth genedlaethol https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/self-isolating-when-you-arrive. “Byddem hefyd yn cynghori pob aelod o’r cyhoedd sy’n cadw mincod neu
ffuredau fel anifeiliaid anwes i osgoi dod i gysylltiad â nhw tra bod ganddynt
unrhyw symptomau COVID. “Rydym yn cydnabod y gallai llawer o bobl fod yn cael bywyd yn fwy
heriol, a all arwain at anawsterau iechyd meddwl. Mae llawer o asiantaethau
sy'n darparu help a chymorth, gan gynnwys
llinell gymorth C.A.L.L. ar 0800 132 737, a fydd yn cyfeirio galwyr at y
sefydliad mwyaf priodol yn unol â'u hanghenion. “Os ydych chi’n wynebu trallod meddwl difrifol, neu os ydych yn meddwl
am gyflawni hunanladdiad, cysylltwch â Samariaid Cymru yn rhad ac am ddim ar
116 123. Os oes angen rhywfaint o help arnoch, neu os ydych chi'n poeni am
anwyliaid, gallwch ddod o hyd i ffynonellau cyngor ac arweiniad hefyd ar ein gwefan. “Mae GIG Cymru yma o hyd i'ch helpu os oes angen gofal arnoch, ac mae'n
bwysig i chi barhau i fynychu apwyntiadau a cheisio cymorth ar gyfer materion
meddygol brys. Dylech ffonio ymlaen llaw a dilyn unrhyw ganllawiau mae eich
practis meddyg teulu lleol, deintydd, optometrydd neu wasanaeth iechyd wedi'i
roi ar waith i'ch diogelu chi a staff, gan gynnwys yr angen i gadw 2m i ffwrdd
oddi wrth gleifion eraill. “Os byddwch chi neu aelod o'ch aelwyd yn datblygu symptomau
Coronafeirws, fel peswch, twymyn neu newid i synnwyr blasu neu arogli, rhaid i
chi hunanynysu ar unwaith ac archebu prawf Coronafeirws am ddim yn www.gov.uk/get
-coronavirus-test neu drwy ffonio 119. “Mae cyngor a chymorth defnyddiol ar gael trwy ap COVID-19 y GIG.
Yn ogystal â darparu rhybuddion os ydych wedi bod mewn cysylltiad â rhywun â
Coronafeirws, bydd yr ap hefyd yn dweud
wrthych beth yw lefel gyfredol y risg yn eich ardal.
“Mae gwybodaeth am symptomau Coronafeirws ar gael ar wefan Iechyd
Cyhoeddus Cymru, neu drwy wiriwr symptomau GIG 111 Cymru.