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It has now been four years since the Covid-19 pandemic first broke out in the UK.

Four years on - How Covid-19 pandemic swept through North Wales

People hold pictures of loved ones lost during the pandemic outside the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London. Picture: PA

People hold pictures of loved ones lost during the pandemic outside the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London. Picture: PA

Welsh Government response to Covid-19 branded 'catastrophic failure' in UK inquiry

Executive medical director and acting deputy CEO, Dr Nick Lyons.

Executive medical director and acting deputy CEO, Dr Nick Lyons.

“Life changed for all of us" - Health chief reflects on anniversary of lockdown

National Day of Reflection: Three years since we went into lockdown

National Day of Reflection: Three years since we went into lockdown

National Day of Reflection: Three years since we went into lockdown

Sir Frank Atherton has warned Wales is experiencing a surge of covid infections.

Sir Frank Atherton has warned Wales is experiencing a surge of covid infections.

Wales experiencing 'a surge' of Covid cases - with 1 in 20 now testing positive

Latest Covid figures for North Wales.

Latest Covid figures for North Wales.

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How many Covid-related deaths recorded in North Wales counties in latest weekly period

Covid rates across the UK have risen over the past couple of weeks. Background picture: PA

Covid rates across the UK have risen over the past couple of weeks. Background picture: PA

'Covid has not gone away' warn health bosses after sharp rise in cases in Wales

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fight for Covid inquiry is like quest for Hillsborough justice, campaigners say

General view of people wearing Covid masks in Newport city centre during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

General view of people wearing Covid masks in Newport city centre during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Covid: Support for mask wearing and social distancing plummets in Wales

A member of NHS Test and Trace collects a sample from a member of the public at a testing site (Andrew Matthews/PA)

A member of NHS Test and Trace collects a sample from a member of the public at a testing site (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Revealed: The shockingly high number of people who have covid in Wales

The three hospitals in North Wales are Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

The three hospitals in North Wales are Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Covid’s ongoing risk and £80m cost to Betsi

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

Covid symptoms: NHS list extended to include NINE new signs of coronavirus. (PA)

NHS add NINE new Covid symptoms you should look out for - the full list

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

People shopping in a supermarket in Chepstow during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Highest daily Covid death toll for more than a year as mask and isolation rules scrapped

New Covid rules in shops and on transport for Wales.

New Covid rules in shops and on transport for Wales.

It's no longer a legal requirement to wear masks in shops and public transport in Wales from today

Covid: Will I have to isolate after Wales scraps its remaining rules? Agency photo. Picture: PA Wire

Covid: Will I have to isolate after Wales scraps its remaining rules? Agency photo. Picture: PA Wire

Covid: Will I have to isolate after Wales scraps its remaining rules?

The work at Cardiff University and the Immunodeficiency Centre for Wales is the first time that a vaccine has been used to 'treat' Covid-19 rather than 'prevent' it. Source: PA & Shootthatsheep CC BY-SA 4.0

The work at Cardiff University and the Immunodeficiency Centre for Wales is the first time that a vaccine has been used to 'treat' Covid-19 rather than 'prevent' it. Source: PA & Shootthatsheep CC BY-SA 4.0

Cardiff University

Welsh scientists use vaccination to successfully treat COVID-19 for first time

The latest COVID-19 figures for North Wales

The latest COVID-19 figures for North Wales

More than 4,000 new Covid cases in latest update for Wales

Boots has announced it will be selling Covid lateral flow tests at an

Boots has announced it will be selling Covid lateral flow tests at an

Boots to offer 'affordable' Covid lateral flow tests after Boris Johnson announcement

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

Mark Drakeford questioned Boris Johnson's ability to lead the country this morning (PA)

Drakeford slams Boris Johnson's 'moral authority' after new lockdown party allegations

Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: How does it affect Wales

Keir Starmer branded 'hypocrite' over 'lockdown drinking' pictures. (PA)

Keir Starmer branded 'hypocrite' over 'lockdown drinking' pictures. (PA)

Keir Starmer branded 'absolute hypocrite' amid 'lockdown drinking' pictures

Downing Street did not immediately deny a report in the Sunday Times claiming the Prime Minister was at the rule-breaking event with wife Carrie in May 2020. (PA)

Downing Street did not immediately deny a report in the Sunday Times claiming the Prime Minister was at the rule-breaking event with wife Carrie in May 2020. (PA)

Watch Boris Johnson PMQs live here

The Prime Minister is accused of attending a “bring your own booze” party held in the gardens of No 10 on May 20, 2020. (PA)

The Prime Minister is accused of attending a “bring your own booze” party held in the gardens of No 10 on May 20, 2020. (PA)

No need for Boris Johnson resignation over Downing Street lockdown party, says Tory MP

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) previously said the isolation period was effectively the same in both the UK and America. Photo via PA of Boris Johnson.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) previously said the isolation period was effectively the same in both the UK and America. Photo via PA of Boris Johnson.

UK health officials update guidance on five day isolation period - what we know

13.05.21 - Welsh Government Cabinet - Eluned Morgan - minister for health and social services.

13.05.21 - Welsh Government Cabinet - Eluned Morgan - minister for health and social services.

Major changes to Covid testing rules in Wales

It is the second time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has caught the virus.

It is the second time Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has caught the virus.

Sir Keir Starmer tests positive for Covid for second time and will miss PMQs today

One area of Flintshire saw more than one in 50 people test positive for coronavirus

One area of Flintshire saw more than one in 50 people test positive for coronavirus

Covid case rates above 2,000 in parts of the region - see the rates where you live

US health officials have halved the isolation period for people with asymptomatic Covid-19 from 10 to five days. Photo via PA.

US health officials have halved the isolation period for people with asymptomatic Covid-19 from 10 to five days. Photo via PA.

Will the Covid self-isolation period be cut? What we know as Omicron cases surge

These are the main reported side effects of a Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca Covid booster. Photo via PA.

These are the main reported side effects of a Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca Covid booster. Photo via PA.

Covid booster jab side effects for each vaccine approved in UK

People in England are unable to book PCR tests at walk-in and drive-in centres currently. (PA)

People in England are unable to book PCR tests at walk-in and drive-in centres currently. (PA)

No PCR tests available in England says Government website - What we know

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

Sajid Javid has said he “cannot see how restricting outdoor exercise is justified or proportionate” after Parkrun cancelled its running clubs in Wales because of the country’s coronavirus restrictions. (PA)

Not 'justified or proportionate' - Sajid Javid hits out at Covid restrictions in Wales

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

Case rates are rising across the UK, with new restrictions being introduced in many areas, as the Omicron variant spreads (PA)

How severe is Omicron Covid variant: what we know

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could implement a circuit breaker lockdown in the next 48 hours to help slow the spread of Covid-19 (PA)

Boris Johnson could announce new Covid restrictions in next 48 hours, according to reports

Princess Anne (PA Wire/PA Images)

Princess Anne (PA Wire/PA Images)

Princess Anne unlikely to spend Christmas with Queen after husband's positive Covid test

Covid isolation period reduced to seven days with negative test

Covid isolation period reduced to seven days with negative test

Covid isolation period reduced to seven days with negative test

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a covid update on Wednesday

First Minister Mark Drakeford will hold a covid update on Wednesday

More covid measures for Wales? First Minister to hold another briefing tomorrow

More than one per cent of people in Ruthin tested positive for coronavirus in the seven days between December 9 and December 15 (PA)

More than one per cent of people in Ruthin tested positive for coronavirus in the seven days between December 9 and December 15 (PA)

Areas in Denbighshire with some of the highest Covid rates in Wales

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is not in favour of large-scale Covid-19 lockdowns, one of its leaders has revealed. Photos via Newsquest, PA and Pixabay.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is not in favour of large-scale Covid-19 lockdowns, one of its leaders has revealed. Photos via Newsquest, PA and Pixabay.

Step 2 Covid restrictions: WHO issues warning over Christmas gatherings

Photo inset shows Vintage Champagne from Asda's deals and sale on wines and prosecco this Christmas.

Photo inset shows Vintage Champagne from Asda's deals and sale on wines and prosecco this Christmas.

Asda reveals huge deals on wines and fizz for Christmas and New Year

Some Premier League matches have been postponed. Photo via PA.

Some Premier League matches have been postponed. Photo via PA.

Premier League urged to postpone all fixtures this weekend

A pint in served at this pub over Christmas. Photo via PA.

A pint in served at this pub over Christmas. Photo via PA.

Pubs and restaurants face crisis amid wave of Christmas booking cancellations

Inflation in the UK has hit the

Inflation in the UK has hit the

Petrol, food and cigarette prices rise as UK inflation hits 'highest rate'

Health Minister Eluned Morgan and First Minister Mark Drakeford.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan and First Minister Mark Drakeford.

Wales told to expect more covid restrictions to be announced this week

During a Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said guidance to work from home would be reintroduced from Monday.

During a Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson said guidance to work from home would be reintroduced from Monday.

Working from home returns to England today - what you need to know

Shoppers on the first Saturday of December. Inset: Lauren Mulvey, 28, from Paisley, holding a testing swab from a lateral flow kit. Images: PA

Shoppers on the first Saturday of December. Inset: Lauren Mulvey, 28, from Paisley, holding a testing swab from a lateral flow kit. Images: PA

People in Wales urged to take a covid test before going out to Christmas parties or shopping

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

Testing capacity to identify Omicron variant in Wales to be increased

England's Plan B means measures will be similar to those here in Wales already.

England's Plan B means measures will be similar to those here in Wales already.

It's Plan B for England - but what new measures will be announced for Wales tomorrow?

Google reveals its most searched trends of 2021 including Piers Morgan and BBC Strictly. (PA)

Google reveals its most searched trends of 2021 including Piers Morgan and BBC Strictly. (PA)

Google reveals UK's most popular searches of 2021

Nurses working at a vaccination site in Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, east London, as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant. (PA)

Nurses working at a vaccination site in Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford, east London, as the Government accelerates the Covid booster programme to help slow down the spread of the new Omicron variant. (PA)

Omicron cases jump 50 percent in the UK as variant's spread accelerates

Why is new Covid variant called Omicron and how to pronounce it

Why is new Covid variant called Omicron and how to pronounce it

Why is new Covid variant called Omicron and how to pronounce it

Scientists think that booster jabs and T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the Omicron Covid variant. (Welsh Government)

Scientists think that booster jabs and T cell immunity may play a significant role in fending off the Omicron Covid variant. (Welsh Government)

Covid booster jab could offer good protection against Omicron variant, study reveals

Boris Johnson, pictured by PA inset, and a Christmas party scene, credit to Pixabay.

Boris Johnson, pictured by PA inset, and a Christmas party scene, credit to Pixabay.

Boris Johnson issues update on Christmas parties amid Omicron variant concerns

Health secretary Sajid Javid issues update on Christmas parties

Health secretary Sajid Javid issues update on Christmas parties

Health secretary Sajid Javid issues important update on Christmas parties

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

Health Minister Eluned Morgan.

Christmas lockdown? 'We want to keep Wales open - but if situation changes we will act'