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Ten more people have died in Wales after testing positive for coronavirus, while the number of positive cases has reached a record high, it has been announced.
The latest figures from Public Health Wales (PHW) for Wednesday October 13 show that the total death toll since the outbreak began is now 1,688.
The NHS body also confirmed that 946 new positive cases have been diagnosed after a laboratory test, a significant increase from 764 on Tuesday and the highest number ever recorded in a single day.
Merthyr Tydfil still has the highest rate of infections in Wales with 227.1 cases per 100,000 people based on a seven-day moving average, compared to 207.2 on Tuesday.
Cardiff now has the second highest rate in 198.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, a large increase of 161.4 the day before, with Rhondda Cynon Taf Y Wrexham joint third with 186.1 per 100,000 inhabitants (from 178.2).
The other local authority areas that recorded more than 100 cases per 100,000 were Flintshire with 168.5, Bridgend with 154.4, Conwy with 138.2, Denbighshire with 129.6, Swansea with 129.2, Neath Port Talbot with 128.4, Blaenau Gwent with 117.4 and Caerphilly with 109.3.
the Welsh the overall infection rate is 122 per 100,000, which is 110.1 recorded the day before.
Around 2.3 million people are now in local lockdowns in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Conwy, Wrexham, Cardiff, Swansea, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Newport, Neath Port Talbot , the Vale of Glamorgan and Torfaen. Bangor in Gwynedd has now been added to that list as well.
Several hospitals are now reporting Covid-19 outbreaks, including the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Royal Gwent, Princess of Wales, Pince Charles, and Morriston.
Here are the key details for Wednesday:
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Deaths reported today: 10
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Cases reported today: 946 (vs. 764 on Tuesday)
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Number of tests performed yesterday: 9,726 (compared to 11,645 on Tuesday)
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Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,688
Cardiff reported by far the highest number of new cases on Wednesday with 214, followed by RCT with 89, Swansea with 87, Caerphilly with 55, Bridgend and Wrexham with 43, Neath Port Talbot with 40, Flintshire with 36 and Conwy, Merthyr Tydfil and Carmarthenshire with 30 each.
Other local authorities in double figures were Denbighshire with 21, Powys with 19, Blaenau Gwent with 18, Vale of Glamorgan with 17, Newport and Gwynedd with 16 and Torfaen with 13
Meanwhile, Pembrokeshire had seven new cases, Monmouthshire and Anglesey had six, and Ceredigion four.
There were 91 cases of people outside Wales included in the figures, which according to Public Health Wales referred mainly to young people living in Wales, but currently living outside Wales.
These are the areas with the highest seven-day moving totals for new cases (Sept. 5-Oct. 11). All figures are reported as population-adjusted cases (per 100,000 people):
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health
Blaenau Gwent: 117.4 (top)
Newport: 64.7 (up)
Torfaen: 61.7 (top)
Caerphilly: 109.3 (up)
Monmouthshire: 43.3 (top)
Betsi Cadwaldr University Board of Health
Flintshire: 168.5 (unchanged)
Wrexham: 186.1 (up)
Conwy: 138.2 (top)
Denbighshire: 129.6 (top)
Gwynedd: 99.6 (up)
Anglesey: 58.5 (top)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health
Cardiff: 198.1 (top)
Vale of Glamorgan: 54.6 (top)
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health
Merthyr Tydfil: 227.1 (top)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 186.1 (top)
Bridgend: 154.4 (up)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health
Carmarthenshire: 66.2 (top)
Ceredigion: 23.4 (bottom)
Pembrokeshire: 26.2 (top)
Powys Teaching Health Council
Powys: 55.9 (up)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health
Swansea: 129.2 (top)
Neath Port Talbot: 128.4 (top)
Wales overall: 122 (top)
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales daily panel reports the highest number of positive coronavirus cases in a single day for the entire pandemic today. in 946 new cases.
“This demonstrates the high growth in the number of positives and reminds us how important it is that we all comply with local restrictions and that we follow social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
“We have seen an increase in xoronavirus transmission in social clubs and we would like to remind the public that the virus spreads very well in social situations. If you need to visit these types of places, then:
- Don’t mix with anyone other than the people you live with;
- Stay 2 m away from people you don’t live with;
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If the Test, Trace, Protect service contacts you, be honest about where you have been and with whom; contact trackers won’t judge you, they’re trying to restrict the spread of the virus. By giving them the correct information, you will help other people avoid infection and possibly become seriously ill. “
(Image: Government of Wales)
On Wednesday, NHS Executive Director Dr Andrew Goodall led the Welsh government’s coronavirus briefing, where he outlined some sobering statistics.
He also anticipated that this winter would be “more challenging than anyone I have ever met in my professional career.”
“Today, there are just over 700 people receiving treatment for coronavirus in Welsh hospitals – this is 49% more than last week. This is the highest number since the end of June,” he said.
“The number of ‘confirmed’ coronavirus patients in Wales hospitals is currently 326 – 70% higher than two weeks ago.
“This is about half the number when we were at the peak in April, but I am concerned about the upward trend: the demand for beds for people with coronavirus will continue to increase in the coming days and weeks.”
He added that some hospitals already have “limited capacity” in those parts of Wales where there are high levels of coronavirus.
“There are currently 25 people receiving intensive care treatment for coronavirus. This has been stable for the past two weeks. But we expect to see this increase.
“Our normal 152-bed intensive care capacity is full, mostly with people who do not have coronavirus.
“Health boards are already implementing plans to expand critical care, which will have a knock-on effect on other NHS services, including, unfortunately, planned surgery.”
On NHS wait times, he added that the number of people waiting more than 36 weeks has increased fivefold due to limited activity taking place.
“It will take time to address these expectations, but we will do so using all possible means.”
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