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Seven more people have died from coronavirus in Wales and more than 1,000 new cases have been identified.
The latest figures from Public Health Wales (PHW) for Thursday October 22 show that 1,134 positive results have been reported in the last 24 hours, an increase from the 962 announced on Wednesday.
PHW also announced that seven more people had died to bring the total death toll from laboratory-confirmed coronavirus since the pandemic began to 1,743.
Cardiff , which continues to be the local authority with the highest number of cases per inhabitant, its figures soared above 300 (320) for every 100,000 residents on Thursday, an increase of 293 on Wednesday.
Merthyr Tydfil had the second most with 290.1 , significantly higher than 253.6, Rhondda Cynon Taf (ECA) was third with 269 , a big increase from 229.2, Neath Port Talbot was fourth with 224.7 , substantially above 186.3, and Wrexham fifth with 214.8 , below 219.2.
The other local authority areas that recorded more than 100 cases were Blaenau Gwent with 200.4, Bridgend with 193.8, Swansea with 186.6, Caerphilly with 159.6, Flintshire with 142.9, Denbighshire with 139, Anglesey with 111.4, Conwy with 108.4, Torfaen with 105.4 and Monmouthshire with 101.5.
It means that 15 of the 22 local authorities in Wales are now registering more than 100 cases per 100,000 inhabitants for seven consecutive days.
the Welsh the overall infection rate is 164.7 per 100,000, which is greater than 149.8 recorded the day before.
Several hospitals are now reporting Covid-19 outbreaks, including Royal Glamorgan, Royal Gwent, Princess of Wales, Prince Charles, and Morriston.
Here are the key details for Thursday:
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Deaths reported today: 7
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Cases reported today: 1,134 (vs. 962 on Wednesday)
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Number of tests performed yesterday: 10,492 (compared to 9,464 on Wednesday)
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Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,743
Cardiff, with 221, saw by far the most new cases reported on Thursday, followed by RCT with 150, Swansea with 96, Caerphilly with 78, Neath Port Talbot with 72, Bridgend with 61, Flintshire with 48 and Wrexham with 3. 4.
There were also double-digit increases in Carmarthenshire (32), Merthyr Tydfil (31), Newport (28), Blaenau Gwent (27), Denbighshire (23), Anglesey (20), Vale of Glamorgan and Pembrokeshire (18), Monmouthshire and Torfaen (16), Powys (15), Gwynedd (14) and Conwy (13).
Ceredigion was the only local authority to report its new cases in single figures with nine.
Cases per 100,000 for seven consecutive days (October 13-19)
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health
Blaenau Gwent: 200.4 (top)
Newport: 75.6 (up)
Torfaen: 105.4 (top)
Caerphilly: 159.6 (top)
Monmouthshire: 101.5 (top)
Betsi Cadwaldr University Board of Health
Flintshire: 142.9 (bottom)
Wrexham: 214.8 (down)
Conwy: 108.4 (bottom)
Denbighshire: 139 (Down)
Gwynedd: 85.1 (top)
Anglesey: 111.4 (top)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health
Cardiff: 320 (top)
Vale of Glamorgan: 56.1 (top)
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health
Merthyr Tydfil: 290.1 (top)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 269 (top)
Bridgend: 193.8 (up)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health
Carmarthenshire: 74.7 (top)
Ceredigion: 35.8 (top)
Pembrokeshire: 56.4 (top)
Powys Teaching Health Council
Powys: 51.3 (up)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health
Swansea: 186.6 (up)
Neath Port Talbot: 224.7 (top)
Wales overall: 164.7 (top)
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On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Drakeford announced a 17-day “firewall” lockdown for Wales, which will run from Friday, October 23 at 6pm to Monday, November 9.
Everyone is expected to stay home whenever possible, non-essential retail stores will close, and high schools will close for those in their ninth grade and up. Read the full announcement here.
Drakeford said it was critical to act now to reduce the rising rates of coronavirus in Wales.
- People in Wales are asked to stay home for more than two weeks from Friday 6pm to Monday 9 November
- All non-essential retail, leisure, hotel and tourism businesses will close, as was the case during the close of March.
- Community centers, libraries and recycling centers will also close and places of worship will be closed except for funerals or wedding ceremonies.
- Elementary and special schools will reopen normally after midterm, but high schools will only reopen to students in years seven and eight during the second week of the fire outage.
- Indoor or outdoor gatherings with people from other households will not be allowed, with the only exceptions of adults living alone and single parents who may join another household for support.
Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Response at Public Health Wales, said: “NHS Wales is still here to help you if you need care, and it is important that you continue to keep appointments and seek help for problems. urgent doctors.
“You can leave your home to access local health services, including the consultation of your GP, dentist, optometrist or other health service. You must call ahead and follow the instructions that your office, dentist, optometrist or service health system has implemented to protect you and staff, including the need to keep 2 m away from other patients.
“Public Health Wales supports the firewall restrictions that are intended to interrupt the transmission of the coronavirus in Wales. These restrictions will go into effect at 6pm tomorrow, Friday 23 October, and will last until the beginning of Monday 9 November.
“Cases continue to rise in Wales, hospital admissions are increasing, including intensive care, and sadly so is the number of people dying from the virus.
“Although national and local measures have made a difference, more action is needed now. These new rules are vital to regain control of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.
“According to the rules, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes. They should not visit other homes or meet other people they do not live with.
“Certain businesses and places, including bars, restaurants, and most stores, need to close.
“High schools will provide online learning only during the week after midterm, except for seven and eight year olds. Elementary schools and nurseries will remain open.
“Face covering remains mandatory in indoor public spaces that remain open, subject to certain exemptions and exceptions, including on public transport and in taxis.
“More information on the new rules is available on the website of the Government of Wales.”
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