September 18, 2020 - 1006 views
Infections of COVID-19 are continuing to increase in Wales so much so that in the lunchtime update from First Minister Mark Drakeford, he put the infection R rating in excess of 1 for the whole of Wales.
In some areas the rate is significantly higher.
This concern is backed up by the latest COVID-19 update which reports 185 new cases of the virus. Sadly there has also been 1 new death.
In North Wales 25 new cases include 7 in the Conwy area, 7 in Flintshire, 4 in Anglesey, 3 in both Gwynedd and Anglesey and 1 in Denbighshire.
Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“We are now seeing a steady increase in cases in many communities across Wales, and our investigations show that many of these have been transmitted due to a lack of social distancing.
“We are also seeing an increase in the number of people who are seriously ill and have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
“Coronavirus has not gone away. It remains the responsibility of everyone to help prevent the spread of this virus to protect older and vulnerable family members and friends. They should do this by self-isolating when asked to do so, staying two metres away from others, and by washing hands regularly.
“Public Health Wales supports the restrictions which have been put in place in Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf by the Welsh Government and local authorities. The full list of rules for these areas can be found on the Welsh Government website, by clicking here for Caerphilly and here for Rhondda Cynon Taf.
“Members of the public in Newport are also being advised of the need to be vigilant for the symptoms of Coronavirus, and of the vital need to stick to social distancing guidelines, as a rise in cases there causes concern.
“Face coverings are now mandatory for everyone over age 11 in public places, and only six people from an extended household can meet now indoors in areas of Wales where local restrictions do not apply."
Public Health Wales earlier released a statement relating to a case of the virus discovered at Colwyn Bay's Nant Y Groes school.
