April 30, 2020 - 2715 views
183 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Wales during the past day with 11 new cases in Conwy and 10 in Denbighshire.
Overall there are now just short of 10,000 people testing positive for the virus at 9,812 and a total of 908 deaths, 22 in the past day.
Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“The testing centre in the Carmarthen Showground opens today. The centre will provide drive-through testing for critical workers in west Wales. This will support other existing testing centres across Wales, which also provide tests for NHS staff and critical workers, including the police, fire and ambulance services, care homes and other local authority staff.
The North Wales testing centre in based on Builder Street in Llandudno.
“Based on the new case numbers there is emerging evidence suggesting a levelling-off in the number of new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, which may be an indication of the effectiveness of lockdown measures. However, it is still too early to tell for sure, and it is too soon to end the current social distancing rules.
“Public Health Wales fully supports the First Minister’s announcement (24 April) on revised stay-at-home regulations. The changes supplement the rules already in force but they respond to some challenges being faced in parts of the country and by families throughout Wales. The message has not changed – anyone can get coronavirus, anyone can spread it. Stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives.
“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still circulating in every part of Wales, and the single most important action we can all take in fighting the virus is to stay at home. We want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus.
"While emphasising the importance of staying at home, we also want to reinforce the message from NHS Wales that urgent and emergency care services for physical and mental health are still open and accessible.
“For parents, if your child is unwell and you are concerned you should seek help. If you have urgent dental pain you should still call your dentist.
"If you have a health complaint that is worrying you and won’t go away you should call your GP practice. If you or a family member are seriously ill or injured you should dial 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department."
