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Powys Health Experts urge residents to get tested as COVID-19 Delta variant is confirmed in the county 

"GET TESTED" is the big message to Powys residents

08/06/2021
Leaving no one behind for first dose vaccination

Please be aware that you may face a short wait before your first dose appointment

05/06/2021
Volunteers Week 2021: Thank you to COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers

The vaccination programme in Powys would not have been possible without you.

04/06/2021
Update on COVID-19 vaccination for under 18s

COVID-19 vaccination is not yet routinely available for under 18s in the UK

04/06/2021
Update from Caereinion Medical Practice

Update on the development of the new surgery

03/06/2021
Volunteers in Wrexham needed for world-first COVID-19 vaccine booster study
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Volunteers from within a 50-mile radius of Wrexham are now needed to take part in a new clinical trial to receive a third ‘booster’ COVID-19 vaccine.

03/06/2021
Welsh Government funding to upgrade ultrasound machines in Powys

£350k investment will upgrade ultrasound equipment in Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Newtown and Welshpool

03/06/2021
More locations to collect COVID-19 tests in Powys

COVID-19 testing availability in Powys will be boosted from Monday (June 7) with lateral flow devices available for collection from libraries in the county.

03/06/2021
Woramon and Omar developing NHS careers thanks to apprenticeships

The Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme is supporting our staff here in PTHB.

01/06/2021
Our 1 June COVID-19 Vaccination Newsletter is now available
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Stay up-to-date with our vaccination programme in Powys

01/06/2021
COVID-19 Testing Heroes: Testing Hub

Our Testing Hub has played a vital role in the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

29/05/2021
Rapid COVID-19 testing centre for people without symptoms comes to Newtown during June

A new rapid testing service for people without COVID-19 symptoms is coming to Newtown for four weeks from 7 June.

29/05/2021
Online Q&A Event with Carol Shillabeer on 9 June 2021

An online Q&A Event will take place on 9 June with Carol Shillabeer, Chief Executive, Powys Teaching Health Board.

29/05/2021
Have your say on the draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment by 30 July 2021

Consultation is taking place until 30 July 2021.

28/05/2021
COVID-19 Testing Heroes: Powys Testing Service

Thank you to all the heroes delivering the COVID-19 Testing Service in Powys.

27/05/2021
100000 first doses delivered in Powys

Thank you to everyone who has made this possible

21/05/2021
Share your views on satellite radiotherapy services at Nevill Hall Hospital

Have your say by 9 July 2021.

20/05/2021
Mobile Testing Units return to Machynlleth and Ystradgynlais from Monday 24 May

COVID testing is available at Y Plas and at Ystradgynlais Rugby Club.

20/05/2021
Launch of Back to Community Life resources to help people after COVID-19

The ‘Back to Community Life’ resources will be shared with communities across Wales so they can coordinate their own project.

19/05/2021
Getting a vaccine certificate for international travel
Row of Covid vaccinations 
Row of Covid vaccinations 

Information from Welsh Government about getting a vaccine certificate for international travel

18/05/2021