60 new Covid-19 cases reported as restrictions are set

60 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Wales as one more person has died.

In the past day, the new total of recorded cases stands at 478, with a total of 17 deaths so far.

Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “60 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 478, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now circulating in every part of Wales.

"One further death of an individual who have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been reported to us, taking the number of deaths in Wales to 17."

As a result of much tighter restrictions on movement, the Welsh and UK Government hope to slow the spread of the virus.

There are concerns however, that a reduction in transport services in Wales and across the country could backfire as many key workers reported travelling on packed trains and buses during the past few days.