A further 156 cases of coronavirus have been recorded across North Wales in the past 24 hours, according to figures released by Public Health Wales today (October 18).
There have been no new fatalities over the same time period, and the death toll in the region remains at 433.
Nationwide, the death toll stands at 1,711 following an increase of three.
And 950 new positive Covid-19 tests have been recorded, bringing the total to 35,628.
In the area covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, there are 7,749 cases as of today (October 18).
The health board, which accounts for 22 per cent of Wales’ population, is the largest in the country.
Across Wales, there were 12,431 tests carried out in the last 24 hours – bringing the total to 1,008,673 since the beginning of the pandemic.
Here is the full list of coronavirus cases across North Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr: 156 new cases – total 7,749
Anglesey: 12 new cases – total 603
Gwynedd: 14 new cases – total 977
Conwy: 15 new cases – total 1,213
Denbighshire: 27 new cases – total 1,233
Flintshire: 33 new cases – total 1,578
Wrexham: 55 new cases – total 2,145
For the rest of the country
Aneurin Bevan: 117 new cases – total 5,553
Cardiff and Vale: 264 new cases – total 6,230
Cwm Taf: 205 new cases – total 7,240
Hywel Dda: 37 new cases – total 2,074
Powys: 12 new cases – total 645
Swansea Bay: 90 new cases – total 4,089
Unknown location: 9 new cases – total 239
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Cases of Coronavirus continue to rise in all parts of Wales, including in areas where local restructions are in place.
“The public health message has not changed and is as important as ever; it is vital that people in every part of Wales stick to social distancing guidelines, that’s staying two metres away from others, avoiding socialising with people outside your household, and washing hands regularly. They must also self-isolate immediately when asked to do so.
“We have seen an increase in transmission of the Coronavirus in social settings, and would like to remind the public that the virus spreads really well in social situations. If you need to visit these type of venues, then:
- Don’t mix with anyone other than the people that you live with;
- Stay 2m apart from people that you don’t live with;
- If you are contacted by the Test, Trace, Protect service, then please be honest about where you have been and with whom. The contact tracers aren’t going to judge you, they are trying to restrict the spread of the virus. By giving them the correct information you will help others avoid infection, and possibly getting seriously ill.
“Local restrictions are now in place in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, and Wrexham local authority areas, and in the hyperlocal areas of Bangor and Llanelli.
“People who live in these areas must abide by these restrictions to protect themselves, their families, friends, older and vulnerable people, and keep Wales safe. For more information about restrictions in your area, visit the Welsh Government website.”
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