Coronavirus drive-through testing no longer to happen in Shropshire as third Powys case confirmed
A drive-through coronavirus testing centre opened in Shropshire, but officials have announced it will no longer be used.
The centre was set up in Shrewsbury, while another one was due to open in Telford, but it is understood this will no longer happen.
A third Covid-19 case in Powys was also confirmed as having been diagnosed this morning.
The latest figures from the Department of Health say there are now 798 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK, 208 more than yesterday.
Arwystli Group Medical Practice in Llanidloes said: "Due to a confirmed Covid-19 case in the practice area we (Llanidloes Medical Practice) will only be seeing urgent cases today.
"If you feel it is urgent for today please contact the surgery and we will organise a call back on the triage list.
"If you are having any flu like symptoms then please self-isolate for seven days.
"Llys Meddyg Surgery (Caersws) will be closed all day today as originally planned."
A further 13 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 38.
Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the Covid-19 outbreak response at , Public Health Wales said: "All patients are being managed in clinically appropriate settings based on the assessment of a specialist infectious disease consultant.”
"Public Health Wales is working with our partners in the Welsh Government, the wider NHS in Wales, and others now that we have entered the delay phase of the UK Coronavirus action plan.
"This is now not just an attempt to contain the disease, as far as possible, but to delay its spread”
Key developments:
Third case of coronavirus confirmed in Shropshire.
All Premier League and English Football League games suspended until April 3
Uefa postpones all Champions League and Europa League fixtures next week because of the coronavirus
England’s cricket tour of Sri Lanka is called off
Australian Grand Prix cancelled and Formula One season could be suspended until June
Australia to stop mass gatherings from next week
Catholic churches are closed in Rome as death toll in Italy passes 1,000
Hopes are raised that South Korea’s outbreak is slowing
In Shrewsbury, the Women's World Tour tennis tournament due to start later this month, has been postponed until later this year, after the International Tennis Federation suspended all events until April 20.
Next month's Shropshire Kids Festival Telford has been postponed until next February.
Despite concerns about coronavirus and people stockpiling vital food and goods, staff at a Whitchurch foodbank say they are taking a 'calm and measured' approach to the pandemic.
It comes as new measures were introduced to stem the crisis.
The UK last night moved on to the next stage of its response to the coronavirus outbreak as experts and politicians accepted it could no longer be contained.
The move came as two more deaths were announced in British hospitals, taking the number to 10.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the crisis would deepen, adding: “Many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time.”
He urged everyone to protect older relatives who are more vulnerable.
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People with coronavirus symptoms, including a persistent cough or temperature, were yesterday told to self-isolate for seven days.
They should only call NHS111 if their symptoms deteriorate.
Mr Johnson said the real figure for those infected is likely to up to 10,000, adding: “We’re going to need to mobilise millions of people to help and support each other.
He said schools would remain open for now as the advice is that closures could increase the risk of spread among families. Sporting events could be cancelled in future, not because they create a danger but because they use up public resources that may be needed to tackle the crisis.
Universal household isolation is not advised yet, but could come later.
A suspension of local, mayoral and police commissioner elections in May is also likely.
