And the demand is colossal now - even though the worst of winter is potentially yet to come. Tel: 01443 443443Tel: 01685 721721. Two wards have been closed at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant after an outbreak of coronavirus. The health board said there is evidence to suggest the outbreak has now been contained. "I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained.". However, we are still very much in this pandemic, which continues to disrupt our everyday lives, and unfortunately one of the consequences of this is that we are having to bring back temporary measures, including postponing some surgery in the short term, to ensure we can safely care for patients.". ", She continues: "The patients kept coming in through the front door but we were unable to look after them in the areas that we had so we had to open up extra areas in the hospital to be able to accommodate those patients safely.". "Even at the beginning of last week we didn't have too many cases at all. It says there are currently 82 Covid-19 cases at the hospital near Llantrisant, including six in intensive care. RCT Council leader Andrew Morgan, Vikki Howells AM and Beth Winter MP also expressed concerns at the current lack of available consultants at the hospital. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. On Tuesday the Royal United hospital in Bath closed its Paulton Birth Centre for two weeks, which is usually used by women having a low-risk pregnancy who want a natural birth, and began. The number of confirmed cases on the wards has risen in line with a surge of confirmed cases in the community, it added. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. "This will further worry people seeking medical treatment. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. A separate study of 1,500 hospital cases in the UK in April found one in eight patients who had received coronavirus treatment had caught it while in hospital. "The waiting lists have to be prioritised for those in the most urgent need. Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board has announced. Six in intensive care after more than 80 cases at Royal Glamorgan in Llantrisant. 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I have to say, they were angels," said Mr Walsh. Earlier this year bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk due to severe staff shortages at A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital near Llantrisant. Read about our approach to external linking. These included closing A&E at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, but in the intervening period there was little change. NEWYDDION DA / GOOD NEWS Well done to everyone who campaigned against the Labour Welsh government & their health boards plans to remove our A&E at the Royal Glamorgan. Yes, you might not get it, but your elderly relative might get it and die.". We have one consultant for every 15,000 people here, when the UK average is around 7,000 people per consultant. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, in Llantrisant, stopped visiting hours on three of its wards on the same day the health board warned services were under "significant pressure" and rising rates of Covid in the area were "posing challenges for our teams". Campaigners argued that lives would be put at risk if the department was downgraded. DeSantis won't say he's running. And it's not just a question of putting in a bed, you need oxygen, connections, along with the appropriate numbers of staff to look after them.". During his stay, he witnessed staff working under intense pressure, and is full of praise for their efforts. "It is deeply concerning that infection control procedures do not seem to be working. The accident and emergency department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital could close as part of plans by the health board to reduce services. Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant remains open for patients requiring emergency department services. Changes to children's hospital care have been repeatedly postponed. In 2014, five south Wales health boards devised a plan to address concerns that maternity care, baby care, children's hospital care and emergency medicine were spread too thinly across too many hospitals. In response, dozens of so-called "surge beds" across the hospital had to be opened up. Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace Facebook Pay Oculus Portal Instagram Bulletin Local Fundraisers Services Local health bosses have recommended that a full-time A&E department should be kept at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, BBC Wales has been told. "You've got your plan for your wards previously, but you can never plan for staff sickness and we were heavily reliant on agency cover coming in and supporting our staff. Meanwhile in west Wales Hywel Dda University Health Board has suspended some services and restricted access to some wards due to "widespread system pressures" on its hospitals. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, bosses warned patient safety was being put at risk, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Beer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Havana Syndrome 'unlikely' to be caused by US foes, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. Eight people have died of coronavirus at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Wales . The health board says it is taking on a number of "urgent and significant" actions to try to contain the virus and ensure the safety of its staff and patients. Closed bank holidays. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "Why are the pubs being kept open until 10pm? "They were fantastic. Eight people have died at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital after 82 cases of coronavirus were identified there. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital has closed three of its wards to visitors as Covid cases surge. Read about our approach to external linking. It is managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board . Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board said it was taking "robust action" after 34 positive cases at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The hospital, which is within Rhondda Cynon Taf, one of the areas under local lockdown restrictions, said it was trying to speed up the testing of patients and staff. Something went wrong, please try again later. The hospital said the changes would be reviewed on a daily basis. We certainly weren't expecting this degree of a second wave at this stage. "It is everyones responsibility to turn this situation around. As it turns out it's an opportunity to witness the aftermath of one of the most pressurised days the hospital near Llantrisant has experienced so far this winter. Dr Kelechi Nnoaham, Director of Public Health, said: The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff is our number one priority and we take infection prevention and control measures extremely seriously. Infos et Mto aronautique de l'hliport Royal Glamorgan Hospital (Royaume-Uni) GB-0631 Menu Fermer le menu. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Big credit to local campaigners who put forward their case so strongly & made the health board & Welsh Government sit up and listen. 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The infections were linked 'mainly' to transmission within the hospital itself, according to the health board running the Llantrisant facility, Get the latest Welsh Covid-19 news sent straight to your inbox with the Coronavirus Briefing newsletter. I would like to reassure the public that immediate action has been taken to address this outbreak, and although it is too early to confirm the end of the outbreak, early evidence suggests that this has resulted in the number of infections transmitted within the hospital being contained. These decisions have not been taken lightly, and we understand that they will impact our patients, their families, our staff and partner organisations. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board says ambulances will be diverted to Bridgend, Merthyr, and Cardiff. Two wards at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital have been closed due to a coronavirus outbreak Two wards of a hospital have been closed after an outbreak of coronavirus cases, a health board. 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