May 24, 2020 - 1062 views
Denbighshire has seen a significant increase in the reported COVID-19 cases according to the latest figures from Public Health Wales today.
In 24 hours, 31 new cases have been reported with 9 in Conwy county. Overall across the entire North Wales Health Board region there have 140 new cases making up just over a quarter of cases (28%) in Wales.
This is down from the past few days although overall the regional tally is now over 2,400.
Across Wales the total number of people testing positive for COVID-19 stands at 13,309 with 1,267 deaths, an increase of 7 in the past day.
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “With the Spring Bank Holiday tomorrow, Public Health Wales reminds the public to continue to adhere to Welsh Government’s restrictions on non-essential travel, caravan and campsites, hotels, B&Bs and holiday accommodations, as well as the limited access to our national parks.
"We also remind owners of second homes in Wales to act responsibly and to avoid traveling to these homes until restrictions have been lifted.
“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 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), anyone can spread it. Stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives."
