Pembrokeshire County Council Leader, Councillor David Simpson,
has provided a further coronavirus update for Monday, 20th April, as
follows:
‘We sadly continue to hear about UK and Wales death figures
associated with Covid-19 and it is very sad that this pandemic has hit
us in such a way. Therefore it is vitally important that we continue to
adhere to Government advice to ensure we protect lives.
‘I want to highlight a few issues that have been brought to my
attention regarding second homes and holiday accommodation
‘The current regulations are clear: residents should stay at their
primary residence and that journeys to holiday accommodation or
second homes are not essential travel.
‘Police officers have the power to issue fixed penalty notices and turn
back those travelling. The police and County Council are continuing to
check vehicle movements and Fixed Penalty Notices will be issued if
in breach.
‘Travelling to a second home or holiday accommodation risks
spreading the disease, so I urge people to stay at home. Now is not
the time to travel to Pembrokeshire.
‘As I have mentioned before, our county will be open for business in
the future and we will then welcome back our visitors.
‘This pandemic does not have any boundaries. Anyone can catch
Covid-19 so stay at home and stay safe. The very clear advice we
have received is that any change to our social distancing measures
now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus
‘I have been informed by our officers that some people are still not
adhering to the full rules. This is not acceptable. It is selfish and risks
lives.
‘Some people feel they are “local” and that they can move around.
This again is not acceptable. Everyone must adhere to the rules
otherwise the spread of this awful virus will continue.
‘Think about front-line staff; think and care about our NHS; think
before you go out. Why take a chance?‘Press releases issued since my last update are:
Reports Continue About Second Home Use:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/reports-
continue-about-holiday-businesses-receiving-visitors-and-
second-home-use
Village Community Scheme Highlighted:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/village-
community-scheme-highlighted
‘Public Health Wales is updating and adding to their resources
regularly. Please find all assets here:
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-
covid-19/coronavirus-resources/
‘Also, please keep an eye on our newsroom at:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom
‘And to get daily email updates, log onto our website and sign into My
Account at
https://myaccount.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
‘Remember: stay strong, stay at home and stay safe. Thank you.’
Useful links:
www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.sir-benfro.gov.uk/coronafeirws
https://phw.nhs.wales/
Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru – Coronafeirws Newydd (COVID-19)
– Cyngor hunan-ynysu
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-
19-list-of-guidance
