May 05, 2020 - 1632 views
145 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded over the past 24 hours according to the latest figures from Public Health Wales. 4 of the new cases were in Conwy and 6 in Denbighshire.
Despite reports that new cases were flattening out across the country, reports strongly suggest that North Wales may yet to reach that peak.
There are now 10,669 people who have tested positive for the virus in Wales so far. Testing is increasing in the country with 892 tests recorded yesterday.
Total deaths reported to Public Health Wales now stand at 1,023.
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“Public Health Wales is working with the military to deploy a number of mobile testing units. Three of these units were available last week, and a further five will become available this week. Once these units are deployed, their ongoing management is being handed over to the relevant health boards.
“We seem to have passed the peak and flattened the curve of new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, which appears to be an indication of the effectiveness of lockdown measures. We are currently working with Welsh Government to determine the best approach for when the lockdown is eventually eased.
“In the meantime, social distancing rules remain in effect. Public Health Wales fully supports Welsh Government’s revised stay-at-home regulations. 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.
