[ad_1]
Two more people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in Wales, according to the latest figures released by Public Health Wales on Sunday afternoon.
It puts the total number of deaths of people with Covid-19 in Wales at 1,669 since the outbreak began.
In terms of new cases, 467 were confirmed in the latest data, down from 647 on Saturday.
The figures mean that the overall infection rate in Wales, based on new cases per 100,000 inhabitants over a continuous seven-day period, is higher than 100 for the third day in a row.
When looking at individual counties, Merthyr Tydfil It continues to have by far the highest infection rate in Wales at 220.5 new cases per 100,000 people, based on a seven-day moving average (through 8 October).
Flintshire is now the county with the second highest rate of 164.0, down from 162.7 the day before, ahead of Rhondda Cynon Taf with 163.7 – down from 179.9, and Wrexham , which has seen an increase from 155.9 on Saturday to 161.8 in the latest statistics.
Other counties in Wales with infection rates currently in excess of 100 new cases per 100,000 population in seven days include Blaenau gwent with 110.2, Conwy with 104.1, Denbighshire with 121.2, Cardiff with 151.3, Bridgend with 138.7, Neath Port Talbot with 124.9, and Swansea with 130.0.
The overall infection rate in Wales is 106.6, slightly down from 108.8 on Saturday.
Bridgend, Caerphilly Township, Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Newport, Neath Port Talbot, the Vale of Glamorgan, Torfaen and Bangor in Gwynedd.
Who is handling the coronavirus crisis better? Mark Drakeford or Boris Johnson:
Here are the key details in the latest figures released on Sunday:
Reported deaths: 2
Cases reported today: 467
Number of tests performed yesterday: 9,347
Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,669
Cardiff reported the highest number of new cases in Sunday’s data with 46, followed by Bridgend with 42, Rhondda Cynon Taf with 36, Flintshire with 33, Swansea with 32, Wrexham with 29 and Neath Port Talbot with 28.
Other counties that reported new cases in double figures include Conwy with 18, Gwynedd with 16, Newport with 14, Caerphilly and Denbighshire with 11 and Carmarthenshire with 10.
There were also nine new cases each in Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Powys, eight in Anglesey, seven in Torfaen, six in the Vale of Glamorgan, five in Merthyr Tydfil, three in Pembrokeshire and one in Ceredigion.
There were 81 new cases of people outside of Wales included in the figures, which according to Public Health Wales referred mainly to young people living in Wales, but currently living outside Wales.
Find out the number of cases near you by adding your zip code:
Below are the latest seven-day rolling totals of new cases per 100,000 people in all areas of Wales (2-8 October).
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health:
Blaenau Gwent: 110.2 (top)
Newport: 52.4 (up)
Torfaen: 62.8 (bottom)
Caerphilly: 87.3 (bottom)
Monmouthshire: 35.9 (top)
Betsi Cadwaldr University Board of Health:
Flintshire: 164.0 (top)
Wrexham: 161.8 (up)
Conwy: 104.1 (top)
Denbighshire: 121.2 (equal)
Gwynedd: 89.1 (bottom)
Anglesey: 48.5 (top)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health:
Cardiff: 151.3 (bottom)
Vale of Glamorgan: 53.1 (Down)
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health:
Merthyr Tydfil: 220.5 (bottom)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 163.7 (bottom)
Bridgend: 138.7 (up)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health:
Carmarthenshire: 55.6 (bottom)
Ceredigion: 41.3 (bottom)
Pembrokeshire: 27.0 (bottom)
Powys Teaching Health Board:
Powys: 40.0 (up)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health:
Swansea: 130.0 (up)
Neath Port Talbot: 12.9 (bottom)
Wales in general:
106.6 (bottom)
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales supports the introduction of restrictions in Bangor following a sharp increase in cases. The new measures have gone into effect. yesterday at 6 pm to protect people’s health and control the spread of the virus.
“There are now local restrictions in the 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 hyperlocal areas of Bangor and Llanelli.
“People living in these areas must respect these restrictions to protect themselves, their families, friends, the elderly and the vulnerable, and to keep Wales safe. For more information on restrictions in your area, visit the Government of Wales website.
“It is vital that people everywhere in Wales adhere to social distancing guidelines, that is, staying six feet from others and washing their hands regularly. They must also self-isolate immediately when prompted.
“We also remind everyone not to delay in booking a coronavirus test if you or a member of your household develop symptoms of the virus, no matter how mild, such as a cough, fever or changes in the sense of taste or smell. You should book a coronavirus test right away to help control the spread of the infection. Visit www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or call 119. Tests are free, no charge.
“You and your home must isolate yourself while you wait for your test result and adhere to any restrictions in the event of a positive result. If your coronavirus test result is positive, you must continue to isolate yourself for 10 days. Other household members, including those without any symptoms, should stay home and not leave the home for 14 days.
“Even if you don’t have symptoms, you may also be contacted by contact trackers as part of the Welsh Government’s Try, Track and Protect strategy. In this case, you must comply with their instructions. Trackers are trained personnel and the personal information you provide will be handled in accordance with data protection regulations and will not be widely shared. Please make a note of your activities so that you can easily remember your whereabouts on a given day, along with who you were in contact with.
Helpful tips and assistance are available through the NHS COVID-19 app. In addition to providing alerts if you have been in contact with someone with Coronavirus, the app will also inform you of the current risk level in your area.
“Information on coronavirus symptoms is available on the Public Health Wales website or via the NHS 111 Wales symptom checker.
“Anyone with suspected coronavirus should not go to a family doctor, pharmacy or hospital. They should only contact NHS 111 if they feel they cannot cope with their symptoms at home, their condition worsens, or their symptoms do not improve after seven days.
“Only call 999 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, don’t call 999 just because you are on hold at 111. We appreciate that 111 lines are busy, but you will communicate after a wait.
“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.
“A recent Public Health Wales survey revealed that more than one in five (21 percent) of people have been very concerned about their mental health, and that 55 percent of those with children at home are also concerned. a lot for the welfare of their children. .
“There are resources to support the mental health and wellness of the How Are You Doing campaign at www.phw.nhs.wales/howareyoudoing. If you have serious concerns about your mental health, please contact your GP. “
[ad_2]
