Coronavirus update - NO MORE RESTRICTIONS

[bluesp]

Given that most of us believe the situation will get worse for a few months at least what is the position with regard to the replacement Nightingale hospital in Cardiff. If there isn't a replacement to the Principality Stadium facility could a potential shortage of beds be the reason why Wales has gone for their firebreak earlier than the rest of the UK? Google reveals nothing about a replacement but surely there must be one?

Isn’t there one being built at the Heath hospital?

[Vindec]

Isn’t there one being built at the Heath hospital?

But has it been built? Or is Wales left exposed by the lack of facilities leading to the early decision to "firebreak?"

[Rjk]

But has it been built? Or is Wales left exposed by the lack of facilities leading to the early decision to "firebreak?"

None of the ones in Wales were actually needed last time around, I guess they should have a better idea of what additional capacity they'll need this time too.

Re the one in the principality stadium apparently the last beds weren't due to be decommissioned until the end of October or Early November anyway, so perhaps they'll keep some capacity there.

[goats]

But has it been built? Or is Wales left exposed by the lack of facilities leading to the early decision to "firebreak?"

It’s not ready yet, they only started it a few weeks ago. It’s flying up though. It’s a good idea because any Covid patients can be treated in this separate unit, and hopefully, the hospital can carry on doing what it’s supposed to be doing in saving the lives of the many 1000’s who dont have coronavirus and are dying anyway.....

[Monster munch]

But has it been built? Or is Wales left exposed by the lack of facilities leading to the early decision to "firebreak?"

It'll be ready in a few weeks, certainly by December for phase 1. I know because i'm one of the contractors on the project. Site is 24/7 and we're working as hard as we can to get it up and running.

[Vindec]

It'll be ready in a few weeks, certainly by December for phase 1. I know because i'm one of the contractors on the project. Site is 24/7 and we're working as hard as we can to get it up and running.

Thanks. It also possibly explains why the Welsh government want to slow things down as they might not otherwise be ready if there is a sharp spike.

[Rjk]

Thanks. It also possibly explains why the Welsh government want to slow things down as they might not otherwise be ready if there is a sharp spike.

Could be, but its not a bad thing to do either way

[goats]

Thanks. It also possibly explains why the Welsh government want to slow things down as they might not otherwise be ready if there is a sharp spike.

It probably won’t get used, but good to have for future virus problems