As Welsh Government announced many new developments on the easing of lockdown restrictions in Wales, figures from Public Health Wales has shown fewer new cases of COVID-19 in the North.

Although 34 new cases have been reported in Wales during the past day only 3 new cases have been in North Wales. Anglesey, Gwynedd and Flintshire each recorded one new case. 

There has also been positive news with no new deaths anywhere in Wales.

Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:

“Public Health Wales welcomes the announcement today by Welsh Government of further easing of lockdown measures from tomorrow (Saturday 22 August), enabling up to four households to join together in an extended household.  

“This means that families and friends will be able to reunite, and will also help with caring arrangements.  

“It is important to remember that if one person develops symptoms then everyone in the extended household arrangement will need to self-isolate in line with the Welsh Government guidance.

“In addition, up to 30 people will be able to meet for a meal following a wedding, civil partnership or funeral, providing social distancing measures are maintained.

“Public Health Wales also welcomes the recent announcement of £32m investment from Welsh Government in our laboratory service.

“This will allow the service to undergo a major transformation which will significantly increase its COVID-19 testing capacity, speed up testing turnaround times and allow regional labs to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“The funding will also see the creation of six Hot Labs at hospitals across Wales, and will create up to 160 new jobs in the sector.  More information can be found here.

“Advice on travelling abroad, including the latest information on quarantine requirements on returning home, can be found on the FCO website.  

"Anyone with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 infection - a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss of smell or taste (anosmia) - must self-isolate and seek an urgent test. 

"Confirmed cases must isolate for 10 days, with members of their household isolating for 14 days until the risk of passing on further infection has gone. Combined, these simple but effective actions will ensure the virus does not spread."