July 27, 2020 - 1767 views
Concerns about the high number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Wrexham and Flintshire have come to the forefront after Public Health Wales published their latest figures.
In today's 2pm bulletin it has been revealed that 12 new cases have been reported in Wrexham, 61 over the past week. Flintshire has seen 8 new cases, 26 in the past week.
Locally there has been 6 new cases in Conwy and 7 in Denbighshire.
Worries about the continued presence of COVID-19 particularly in North East Wales has resulted in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board stating that all visitors, patients and staff must wear a three layer face covering at all times whilst on hospital premises.
Across Wales there has been 45 new cases but some good news as it was revealed that there were no new deaths.
Dr Chris Williams, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “From today face coverings are now mandatory in Wales for people using public transport and taxis.
“Recently the Minister for Health and Social Services announced that anyone arriving in Wales, and the rest of the UK, from Spain (or who has been in Spain during the past 14 days) will now be required to quarantine for 14 days.
“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its guidance, advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain. People currently on holiday in Spain are encouraged to follow the local rules, return home as normal and check the FCO’s travel advice pages on GOV.UK for further information.
“We continue to caution and remind the public and business-owners that we all have a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus by always sticking to social distancing guidelines - staying two metres away from others, and washing hands regularly. When travelling you should also avoid car sharing with people outside your household.
"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 seven 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.
