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Mark Drakeford self-isolating after testing positive for Covid

10 Feb 2022 1 minute read
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford. Picture by the Welsh Government

Mark Drakeford is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19, it has been confirmed.

A Welsh Government spokesperson revealed that the First Minister tested positive for the virus after taking a PCR test.

The news comes a day before Mr Drakeford was due to announce his latest review of coronavirus legislation tomorrow.

Vaughan Gething Economy minister will now take the press conference instead

A Welsh government spokesman told BBC Wales: “He is self-isolating and working remotely.”


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Mab Meirion
Mab Meirion
2 years ago

Get better soon Mr Drakeford. This should be a reminder that Boris is playing Russian Roulette with every person in this country on every level.

Brian Coman
Brian Coman
2 years ago
Reply to  Mab Meirion

Maybe he will realise how mild it is…..as Flu overtakes Omnisniffles for the first time as cases plummet to 0.4 % of the Welsh population.

Mr Williams
Mr Williams
2 years ago

Hope you recover quickly Professor Drakeford. Have a good rest, you’ve worked so hard through this pandemic and been a fantastic leader. God bless.

True Welsh hero!

Brian Coman
Brian Coman
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr Williams

Best Joke I have heard for ages.

Mr Williams
Mr Williams
2 years ago

I think we will mind actually. Professor Drakeford has given and given and given of himself to our nation. Hope he gets well quickly.

Mr Williams
Mr Williams
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr Williams

(Just to add, this was a response to a really nasty comment that someone wrote that looks like it has now been deleted).

Shan Morgain
2 years ago

No it means that Covid is highly infectious and there are no protections which are 100%. Don’t spread irresponsible statements.

Shan Morgain
2 years ago

Sending love and best wishes to our Welsh hero. Hope you don’t feel grotty and get well soon. You have done so much for us.

Brian Coman
Brian Coman
2 years ago

Correct !!

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