Pembrokeshire County Council Leader, Councillor David Simpson,
has provided a further coronavirus update for Wednesday, 20th May,
as follows:

‘Once again I am delighted to give you my daily update.
‘It has been a very strange week so far. I began it by chairing the first
virtual Cabinet meeting which went very well. I want to thank my
Cabinet members and Council officers for their input and for enabling
this meeting to take place.

‘As the week progressed I have had time to reflect on where we are
now and what is happening around us. I’m sure you will all agree that
this is not easy and the continuation of restrictions is really testing for
us all.

‘I’m sure, like me, you have had times when you have felt vulnerable
to this pandemic. However, we need to stay strong and keep our
focus on better days ahead.

‘I fully appreciate how difficult it is for everyone. Anybody who feels
alone needs to ensure they have a contact to talk to. As communities
we are here to support each other. This pandemic is not targeting
individuals so please do not feel this is personal. We are all in this
together.

‘I want to confirm that our Waste and Recycle Centres will be opening
next Tuesday, 26 th May, but you will need to pre-book your slot. Be
aware the slots are filling up quickly. You can book online or through
our contact centre on 01437 764551.

‘As I write this today I have to highlight my gratitude to all the parents
undertaking home teaching for their children and of course the
teachers who are supporting and delivering their education needs.
‘As today is ‘National Thank a Teacher Day’ – I’d like to pay tribute to
our teaching and education staff for all their hard work.

‘Our teachers – and all our staff working across education and
childcare settings – have really stepped up to meet the current
challenges we face.

‘Across the whole country, thousands have been going into schools to
look after the children of critical workers and vulnerable children.
‘Many more have been supporting students to continue with their
learning remotely and helping parents to do this as well. In fact a
survey by Parentkind found that 84 per cent of Welsh parents were
satisfied with the support they had received.

‘And others, right across the nation, have been coming forward with
ideas for what we do next and ensure that they can get back to do
what they do best – teach – when it is safe to do so.

‘A reminder as I set out yesterday that this week is Mental Health
Awareness week. Information can be found at:
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/menatl-health-awarness-week

‘I really hope that everyone can continue to offer support to each
other. We need to understand that we are not alone in tackling this
pandemic. We are all in it together.

‘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