Latest mass testing results. Mass coronavirus testing will be launched in Merthyr Tydfil from Saturday, Wales' health minister has announced. “The mass testing program will see the use of lateral flow devices for the first time on this scale in Wales. Children said they hoped it would also help keep schools open for face to face learning. One study found the tests missed 50% of cases and some scientists fear people could ignore health advice if told they are negative. Latest mass testing results. “The process ran smoothly as a joint operation between the school, and the local authority who provided additional staff and logistical support. Press Release. If you have not yet had a test, please visit one of our Testing Centres as soon as you can. Confirming the eight cases identified during the mass testing last week Merthyr Council Education Director Sue Walker said a number of staff and pupils are self isolating as a result. Eight asymptomatic coronavirus cases were identified as a result … It held its second mass testing on Friday (December 4). Wales’s first mass testing programme is being rolled out in Merthyr Tydfil Borough. Categories : Press Release. Merthyr headteachers said they were happy to participate and it was one more weapon in the fight back against coronavirus. Everyone who attends any of the asymptomatic test sites in Merthyr Tydfil will be given a test using the devices, which can turnaround results within around 20-30 minutes. 01 Dec 2020. Everyone living or working in Merthyr Tydfil can now get a free Covid-19 test. We use cookies to give you the best experience. Questions have been raised about the accuracy of the So-called “lateral flow” devices, which involve a nasal and/or throat swab being taken, to produce results in as little as half an hour. Mass Testing Merthyr Tydfil 21-30 November 2020 This data shows the number of people who have been tested across our County Borough in the last 10 days. 14,476 people have been for a test, identifying 126 positive cases. Support is available here, Latest information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Mass Testing Merthyr Tydfil 21-30 November 2020. All residents and workers will be offered repeat COVID-19 testing from this Saturday (21st November) even if asymptomatic, to help find more positive […] The first site for asymptomatic testing will open at Merthyr Tydfil Rhydycar leisure centre on Saturday 21st November with further sites due to open throughout the borough later this month. Scores of people have turned up at a pilot scheme of mass coronavirus testing in Merthyr Tydfil. 01 Dec 2020. As a University Health board we are supporting whole area testing in Merthyr Tydfil and the lower Cynon Valley using a new kind of test that provides results in 30 minutes. “The mass testing programme will see the use of Lateral Flow Devices for the first time at this scale in Wales. This data shows the number of people who have been tested across our County Borough in the last 10 days. Mass Testing Merthyr Tydfil 21-30 November 2020. However only nine people tested … So, how does mass testing work? Council and military personnel are helping with the testing Merthyr council said 977 people were tested for coronavirus during Wales's first day of mass-testing. By identifying these asymptomatic people through our mass testing programme, we continue to stop the spread of this virus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people in Merthyr Tydfil to “play their part” in bringing coronavirus under control by taking part in Wales’ first mass test pilot. A pupil waits for a coronavirus test during mass testing at Pen y Dre High School. Those with symptoms will continue to be tested using PCR self-swabs at existing testing … If an individual tests positive via a LFD test, they will be asked to return home so they can self-isolate immediately. Pupils at Mountain Ash Comprehensive are also being tested today as part of the mass testing programme taking place in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Results of mass testing of more than 1,000 pupils and staff at Merthyr schools last week have been released by the council. Everyone in Merthyr Tydfil to get 20-minute coronavirus tests in first mass testing programme in Wales People living in Merthyr Tydfil will get repeated tests … Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser to NHS Test and Trace, said the lateral flow tests could identify many cases of infection in people without symptoms. The testing will continue until December 10. “I feel the results have helped reassure the school community that we are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to combat the pandemic.”. All people working and living in Merthyr Tydfil will be offered a Covid test from Saturday. COVID-19: Mass testing programme to start in coronavirus hotspot Merthyr Tydfil. All people working and living in Merthyr Tydfil will be offered a Covid test from Saturday. The Merthyr pilot for mass testing, which launched last month, will run until 11 December. Luisa Martin Thomas, deputy headteacher at Cyfartha High said 84% of her schools more than 1,000 pupils had taken part in the mass testing: “It is going smoothly and we are on our second week of testing,” she added. Anyone who has no Covid-19 symptoms can get a free test. Continuing mass testing in Wales could be a "massive-scale of waste of resources", a leading public health expert has said. Everyone who attends any of the asymptomatic test sites in Merthyr Tydfil will be given a test using the devices, which can turnaround results within around 20-30 minutes. For site locations visit www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/mass-testing/symptom-free-mass-testing/. Figures show less than 1.5% of … People with symptoms should also get tested but need to book a test either by calling 119 or  go here https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-centres/drive-through-coronavirus-testing-centre/, You can search our previous posts for items that match your interests, Telephone: 01685 725000 Merthyr Council said 66 staff and 1,187 pupils are currently self isolating as a result of positive cases within their contact "bubble" with 33 bubble isolations across the country affecting 16 out of the 28 schools. Results of mass testing of more than 1,000 pupils and staff at Merthyr schools last week have been released by the council. Headteachers said they hoped the process would help reassure pupils, their families and staff that schools are as safe as they can be. Rapid Covid-19 tests are being offered to the area’s residents and workers even if they do not have symptoms, a week after the town registered the highest rate of new cases in the UK. Volunteers will be given a rapid test and anyone testing positive will then have a swab test … Something went wrong, please try again later. Mass Testing Results (Nov/Dec 2020) This data shows the number of tests that have been carried out across our County Borough . “We had a very high response rate from parents wanting their children to be tested, which is reassuring. It is understood that around 80% of pupils took part and the second round of testing was carried out earlier this week. If an individual tests positive via a LFD test, they will be asked to return home so they can self-isolate immediately. Mass testing in Merthyr Tydfil and Cynon prevented 350 cases and 14 deaths The testing pilot, which ran between November and December, is said to have saved £5.8m walesonline Latest figures published on Saturday showed Merthyr Tydfil had 250.3 cases per 100,000 of the population in a seven-day period, behind Blaenau Gwent … When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. 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If you continue using our website, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on this website. All residents and workers WITHOUT symptoms will be offered repeat COVID-19 testing from this Saturday (21 st November) to help find more positive cases and break the chains of transmission. Everyone living or working in Merthyr Tydfil will be offered COVID-19 testing, as part of the first mass testing of a whole area in Wales. Keith Maher, headteacher of Pen y Dre High said: “We are happy to engage in the Covid-19 mass testing pilot in order to help drive down the R number in Merthyr Tydfil. 14,476 people have been for a test, identifying…. Eight asymptomatic coronavirus cases were identified as a result of the testing at Pen y Dre, Cyfartha, Afon Taf, Bishop Hedley RC high schools. Email: customer.care@merthyr.gov.uk, www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/mass-testing/symptom-free-mass-testing/, https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-centres/drive-through-coronavirus-testing-centre/, Categories : Greenfield Special School, which started mass testing earlier, two weeks ago, reported no cases in its first round of tests. Everyone living or working in Merthyr Tydfil will be offered COVID-19 testing, whether they have symptoms or not – as part of the first mass testing of a whole area in Wales. Not all of those cases will have been from those identified in the mass testing.. Schools reported a high response rate from parents wanting their children to have the rapid result lateral flow test. Merthyr is the first county in Wales to take part in the UK’s mass testing scheme following the recent pilot in Liverpool. More than 1,000 pupils and 66 staff are currently self isolating in the county and headteachers hope the ongoing testing will reassure people. The aim to test the entire population of Merthyr Tydfil - more than 60,000 people - will require a significant amount of resource. Testing there will continue until Wednesday. Rapid Covid-19 tests will be offered to … The rate of COVID-19 infection is still very high in our communities, and by engaging with this testing programme, people in the lower Cynon Valley can play a major role in protecting everyone in our communities. Rapid Covid-19 tests will be offered to residents and workers even if they do not have symptoms in the town which last week had the highest rate of new cases in the UK. She did not confirm which schools were affected. REMEMBER ONLY VISIT THESE TEST CENTRES IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY SYMPTOMS. Worried about a suicide risk for yourself or someone else? 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