WEBCHAT One year ago, the first person in Wales died with coronavirus

My 36-year-old brother was one of the 5,454 people who lost their life. His vaccination came two weeks too late in February this year. Ok yes he had underlying kidney problems (that he’d had since birth), but he should never have been taken so soon in his young life. He was a shielder who couldn’t shield (a forgotten-about category in my eyes).

Hannah Williams

Condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one or friend during this horrific time.

Sian Shapley

My word this has struck a chord on my heart strings. My heart goes out to the families of those loved ones lost. Beverley Mathews

Condolences to everyone who has lost their love one during this virus.

Angela Marie Smith

I don’t think it’s time to be arguing amongst ourselves. If the government acted sooner they could have prevented the loss of lives. Be kind we don’t know what’s around the corner. Even those who have overcome the virus face complicated issues for example breathing difficult is as I saw first hand whilst in hospital over Christmas. Blood clots on their lungs aswell. Please don’t be angry but compassionate to those who have suffered. Take care everyone.

Mandy Jane

So sad. All the lives lost and families in terrible grief. My condolences to all those who have lost a family member, friend or colleague to Covid.

My brother lost his life recently to this horrible virus. My condolences to everyone who have lost a family member. May they all rest in peace.

Andrew Jones

No way was it. I worked in a care home and we had a lot of deaths before today a year ago but weren’t getting tested. Apparent chest infections. Deaths were before this and lots more should be added to the numbers. Janine Ratcliffe

A very sad year. They must never be forgotten.

Valerie Thomas