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The number of new positive coronavirus cases in Wales has risen to the highest number this month with dozens of new cases at RCT, which will go into local lockdown.
There was another significant increase in the number of new cases in the closed Caerphilly.
Public Health Wales (PHW) has said that 199 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus were reported on Wednesday 16 September.
Wednesday’s figure is the highest number of new cases since May and comes after PHW reported 110 new cases on Tuesday and 183 new cases on Monday.
The nation’s weekly infection rate is now 23.3 per 100,000 people.
During his lunchtime briefing on Tuesday, Welsh Health Minister Vaughan Gething said four areas of local authorities are being closely monitored for rising rates of coronavirus. They include: Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport and you can follow the developments here.
In RCT, the weekly rate of infections has reached 82.1 cases per 100,000 people.
In Caerphilly, there has been a small increase in the seven-day rate of new cases to 83.4 per 100,000 after “very high levels of compliance” during the local shutdown.
The rate in Merthyr has increased again and is now 39.8 compared to 29.8 on Tuesday, while in Newport, the seven-day rate is 47.8 compared to 46.5 cases per 100,000 on Tuesday .
The latest figures come as Wales struggles with its coronavirus ‘chaos’ tests and the chaos is expected to continue for weeks before more capacity becomes available.
Yesterday, Gething released a Winter Protection Plan for the NHS outlining how Wales is going to deal with Covid-19 when cold weather hits.
Wednesday’s figure brings the total number of cases to 19,880 in Wales since the start of the pandemic.
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Again, PHW reported no deaths from Covid-19. So far there have been no deaths in September of anyone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus in the past month. Two people died with Covid-19 on August 31.
Here are the key details for Wednesday:
- Deaths reported today: 0
- Cases reported today: 199 (compared to 110 the day before)
- Number of new tests: 9,831 (vs 7,902)
- Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,597
RCT had the highest number of new cases at 52, while Caerphilly recorded 36 new positive cases compared to 12 the day before. Newport reported 15 new cases, Cardiff 14 cases, and Flintshire recorded 10.
Bridgend saw nine new cases, while Merthyr Tydfil and Swansea had eight. Blaenau Gwent was next with seven and Gwynedd with six. The Vale of Glamorgan had five, while Conwy, Denbighshire, and Neath Port Talbot had four each. Torfaen, Anglesey and Powys had three each, while Monmouthshire, Wrexham and Pembrokshire had two.
Carmarthenshire only had one new case, while Ceredigion was the only area that did not register any new cases.
These are the areas with the highest seven-day moving totals for new cases. All figures are reported as population-adjusted cases (per 100,000 people):
Caerphilly: 83.4 (up)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 82.1 (top)
Newport: 47.8 (up)
Merthyr Tydfil: 39.8 (top)
Bridgend: 21.1 (up)
Blaenau Gwent: 20 (top)
Flintshire: 19.9 (top)
Conwy: 19.6 (bottom)
Torfaen: 14.9 (unchanged)
Cardiff: 14.4 (top)
Anglesey: 12.8 (bottom)
Denbighshire: 10.4 (bottom)
Neath Port Talbot: 9.8 (top)
Swansea: 9.3 (unchanged)
Powys: 9.1 (bottom)
Wrexham: 8.1 (down)
Vale of Glamorgan: 7.5 (top)
Gwynedd: 6.4 (bottom)
Carmarthenshire: 5.8 (bottom)
Pembrokeshire: 4.8 (top)
Monmouthshire: 3.2 (top)
Ceredigion: 1.4 (unchanged)
Wales: 23.3 (top)
Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “We welcome the new measures announced today by the Government of Wales relating to the Council of Rhondda Cynon Taf after a rapid increase in the number of confirmed These cases are essential to protect people’s health and control the spread of the virus.
“Under the measures, people will not be allowed to enter or leave the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council area without a reasonable excuse. People will only be able to meet outdoors for the time being. People will not be able to meet with members of their extended family. indoors or forming an extended home All licensed facilities must close by 11pm.
“As is the case throughout Wales, everyone over the age of 11 must wear face covers in indoor public areas.
“The new measures, which apply to all people living in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area, will take effect from 6:00 pm on Thursday 17 September.
“The previously announced enhanced public health action in the Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil local authority areas continues in addition to the Welsh Government measures announced today.
“These include limits on the use of public transport only for essential purposes, and that local people should not visit nursing homes, unless it is a visit at the end of life. In such cases, full PPE will be required.
“Appointments for the temporary testing center at the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council offices at The Pavilions, Clydach Vale, CF40 2XX can be made in advance through the online portal.
“We are now seeing a steady increase in cases in various communities in Wales, and our research shows that many of these have been transmitted due to a lack of social distancing.
“The coronavirus has not disappeared. It remains everyone’s responsibility to help prevent the spread of this virus to protect older and vulnerable family and friends. They should do this by isolating themselves when asked, staying six feet from others, and washing their hands regularly.
“Face covering is now mandatory for all people over the age of 11 in public places, and only six people from an extended household can now meet indoors in areas of Wales where no local restrictions apply.
“Public Health Wales supports the restrictions imposed in Caerphilly by the Government of Wales and the Caerphilly Council. The full list of rules for this area can be found on the website of the Government of Wales.
The Newport public is also being warned of the need to be vigilant for coronavirus symptoms and of the vital need to adhere to social distancing guidelines, as the increase in cases raises concern.
Our role in testing and sampling
“Public Health Wales does not have any walk-in or self-service sampling centers. These services are provided by local health boards or the UK Department of Health and Human Services.
“Public Health Wales has a role in the processing of tests and the delivery of test results, but the majority of tests for residents of Wales are processed by the Lighthouse Labs of the UK Department of Health.”
International travel
“Advice on foreign travel, including the latest information on quarantine requirements when returning home, can be found on the websites of the Government of Wales and the FCO.
“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 tested for coronavirus is free and easy, 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 further infections has disappeared. Combined, these simple but effective actions will ensure that the virus does not spread.”
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