August 27, 2020 - 1550 views
In the latest from Public Health Wales, one new COVID-19 related death has been reported along with 35 new cases of the virus.
In North Wales, 5 new cases have been recorded - 2 in Wrexham and 1 case each in Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire.
Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“Following evidence of increased transmission in the 20-30 year old age group, we stress the importance of this group adhering to the guidelines as, although COVID-19 cases in this cohort are milder, there is a real risk of passing the infection on to older and more vulnerable people.
“Public Health Wales reminds the public that if you have recently travelled outside the UK there may be restrictions on your return. Advice on travelling abroad, including the latest information on quarantine requirements on returning home, can be found on the Welsh Government and FCO websites.
“Anyone returning to Wales from countries which have been identified as high risk must quarantine in accordance with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office regulations even if they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have had a negative test result.
"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.
“Ahead of the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend, we are reminding people to please stick to social distancing guidelines – that’s staying two metres away from others, and washing hands regularly.
