Pembrokeshire County Council Leader, Councillor David Simpson,
has provided a further coronavirus update for Wednesday, 6th May,
as follows:
‘We continue with lockdown and need to listen to the advice given.
‘I appreciate that over the last few months we have been faced with
very distressing news on a daily basis. Every day we see scenes and
hear updates from all over the world highlighting the human and
economic costs that this pandemic has enacted on us.
‘In Pembrokeshire we also hear of businesses being closed during
lockdown, people losing their lives and the way the pandemic has
affected us.
‘We could never have dreamt or imagined the unprecedented times
that we are in, and we could never have contemplated being under a
lockdown for such a duration
‘Normality now seems strange and I’m sure that some people will be
anxious about venturing out again. However, others will be very keen
to start returning to “normal life”.
‘I want to re-emphasise that we are still under lockdown and we are
not yet ready to start going out and about. We do need to be mindful
that undoing this hard work would be against government advice and
could impact on lives.
‘I’m also aware that what you see outside your window each day is
the same as it was back in early March. However, we need to be
prepared to slowly get back to normal again following all the expert
advice that will be given when that time comes.
‘This weekend we will be celebrating the 75 th Anniversary of VE day.
But remember, if you are going to celebrate you need to stay at home
and remember social distancing still applies – it is not the time for a
street party.
‘I want to highlight a point to you all about where we are now and
about taking time to evaluate and consider what to do next.
‘With Covid-19, we will need to slowly rebuild, grow confidence back
and support each other. Families, friends and communities will need
time to grow again. I can assure you that this will happen and we will
hopefully become stronger having reflected on what we have been
through.
‘In life, unfortunately, we are met with challenges and this has been a
huge challenge. I am very proud of the way everyone in
Pembrokeshire has reacted and worked together to ensure we get
through this.
‘I would again remind everyone that we still need to follow the rules. I
know that some people are arranging “street parties” this weekend.
But this is against the advice issued regarding gatherings and social
distancing still applies.
‘Everyone please be patient, stay calm and most of all consider how
your actions may affect or impact others.
‘Our care teams and health workers are toiling to keep our most
vulnerable safe; so please continue to play your part and stay at
home and stay safe.
‘I find it difficult to comprehend why anyone would disregard the
government advice. You would not walk into a burning house, so do
not risk catching this virus by ignoring the advice.
‘I urge you all to stay at home this weekend; the time to get back to
normal is coming but not yet. Do not undo all the hard work.
‘The following press release has been issued since my update
yesterday:
Stay Away Plea:
https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/newsroom/visitors-urged-
not-to-come-to-pembrokeshire-over-bank-holiday
‘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
‘Don’t risk catching or spreading the virus, why risk it? Remember:
Stay Strong, Stay Safe and Stay at Home. 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
