But communal singing, like much else, has fallen victim to coronavirus and the south Wales valleys are grieving in silence. Five of the neighbouring areas in the valleys, from Port Talbot to Blaenau Gwent, are among the UK’s top six highest coronavirus mortality rates. The region has recorded double the average number of deaths and infections and accounts for one in three of all Covid deaths in Wales, despite making up one-fifth of its population. Together, the outbreaks account for almost one-fifth of all 1,384 Covid deaths recorded at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University health board. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Rev Ruth Moverley says she will hold memorial services for those who have died in Tonyrefail.

Source: The Guardian February 08, 2021 12:04 UTC