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There have been no new deaths in people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales, shows the latest daily update from Public Health Wales.
However, the NHS body confirmed on Wednesday, September 2, that the number of new positive cases of the virus had increased by 42, for a total of 18,105 since the start of the pandemic.
The area of Wales with the highest rate of coronavirus infections, judging by the continuous total of seven days per 100,000 people, is now Caerphilly. Health agencies closely monitor the weekly total as a way to track the spread of the virus.
Caerphilly has had more than 20 cases per 100,000 people in the last week, the key benchmark above which the UK government would be considering implementing quarantine measures for returning visitors if it were a foreign country.
Two areas, Neath Port Talbot and Blaenau Gwent, have had no cases in the last seven days.
Here are the key details for Wednesday:
- Deaths reported today: 0
- Cases reported today: 42
- Number of new tests: 6,776
- Total laboratory-confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,596
Caerphilly had the most cases Wednesday with 12, followed by Cardiff with nine.
Brigend and Rhondda Cynon Taf each reported three cases of the virus, while Newport, Conwy, Flintshire, Gynedd, Wrexham, Vale of Glamorgan, and Swansea reported two each.
Pembrokeshire reported only one new case, while all other local authorities reported no new cases of the virus.
These are the areas with the highest seven-day moving averages for new cases, one of the key benchmarks that Public Health Wales observes. All figures are reported as population-adjusted cases (per 100,000 people):
Caerphilly: 24.3 (up)
Cardiff: 16.1 (unchanged)
Merthyr Tydfil: 9.9 (bottom)
Swansea: 8.5 (unchanged)
Pembrokeshire: 7.2 (unchanged)
Vale of Glamorgan: 6.7 (top)
Gwynedd: 6.4 (top)
Powys: 6.0 (unchanged)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 5.8 (bottom)
Flintshire: 5.1 (unchanged)
Conwy: 5.1 (top)
Bridgend: 4.1 (bottom)
Ceredigion: 4.1 (unchanged)
Carmarthenshire: 3.7 (bottom)
Wrexham: 3.7 (down)
Newport: 3.2 (bottom)
Monmouthshire: 2.1 (bottom)
Denbighshire: 2.1 (bottom)
Torfaen: 2.1 (unchanged)
Anglesey: 1.4 (unchanged)
Neath Port Talbot: 0 (bottom)
Blaenau Gwent: 0 (bottom)
Wales average: 7.2 (unchanged)
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Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “All passengers who traveled on the TUI flight from Zante to Cardiff last night (September 1) received a letter from Public Health Wales advising that they must isolate themselves upon their return home. Tests are also being organized for all the passengers who were on board last night’s flight.
Cardiff and Vale Test Trace Protect and Public Health Wales have identified at least sixteen confirmed COVID-19 cases from three different parties that were on TUI flight 6215 from Zante to Cardiff on August 25. Seven of the sixteen were infectious at the time. As a result, we caution that all passengers on this flight are considered close contacts and should isolate themselves.
“All passengers are being followed by their local Test Trace Protect teams. All should be isolated at home, as they can become infectious, even if they have no symptoms. Anyone with symptoms should book a test without delay.
“We also want to remind the public that if you have recently traveled outside the UK, there may be restrictions on your return. Tips for traveling abroad, including the latest information on quarantine requirements when returning home, can be found at Government of Wales and FCO websites.
“Anyone returning to Wales from countries that have been identified as high risk must self-quarantine according to Foreign and Commonwealth Office regulations, even if they do not experience any symptoms of COVID-19 or have had a negative result. in the test.
“Anyone with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 infection (high fever, new and ongoing cough, or loss of smell or taste (anosmia)) should isolate themselves and seek urgent testing.
“Getting a coronavirus test is free and easy to do, either by visiting www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling the toll free number 119.
“Confirmed cases must be isolated for 10 days, and members of your household must be isolated for 14 days until the risk of transmitting more infections disappears. Combined, these simple but effective actions will ensure that the virus does not spread.” Our investigations into a number of coronavirus cases have indicated that a lack of social distancing, particularly by a minority of the 20-30 age group, has caused the virus to spread to other groups of people.
“I would directly appeal to young people to remember that even if they feel that COVID-19 will not seriously affect them if they test positive, if they pass it on to older or more vulnerable relatives, friends or colleagues. it could be extremely serious and even fatal.
Despite the lower infection rates in Wales, the coronavirus has not disappeared. It remains everyone’s responsibility to help prevent the spread of this virus, that is, by isolating themselves when asked, staying six feet from others, and washing their hands regularly.
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