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Thirteen more people have died from coronavirus in Wales and more than 750 new cases have been identified.
The latest figures from Public Health Wales (PHW) for Friday 23 October show that 761 positive results have been reported in the last 24 hours, a drop from the 1,134 announced on Thursday.
A total of 40,253 people have tested positive in Wales since the pandemic began last March.
PHW also announced that 13 more people had died to bring the total death toll from laboratory-confirmed coronavirus to 1,756.
Of the 13 new deaths, one was reported by the Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health, five by Betsi Cadwaladr, three by Cwm Taf Morgannwg, two by Hywel Dda and two by Swansea Bay.
Cardiff remains the local authority with the highest number of cases per capita with 336.1 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, compared to 320 the day before.
Merthyr Tydfil was close with 333.2 , from 290.1, followed by Rhondda Cynon Taf with 295.1 , from 269, and Neath Port Talbot with 230.9 , from 224.7.
Due to technical issues with the PHW dashboard, these figures have been calculated differently than normal and show the seven-day infection rate per 100,000 people in the week through October 19, calculated from the date of the test (date result was not reported)
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 Friday:
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Deaths reported today: 13
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Cases reported today: 761 (vs. 1,134 on Thursday)
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Number of tests conducted yesterday: 10,719 (compared to 10,492 on Thursday)
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Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 1,756
Cases per 100,000 for seven consecutive days
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health
Blaenau Gwent: 223.3 (top)
Newport: 84.6 (up)
Torfaen: 112.8 (top)
Caerphilly: 180.6 (up)
Monmouthshire: 104.6 (top)
Betsi Cadwaldr University Board of Health
Flintshire: 150.5 (top)
Wrexham: 218.4 (up)
Conwy: 109.2 (top)
Denbighshire: 138.9 (bottom)
Gwynedd: 88.3 (bottom)
Anglesey: 119.9 (top)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health
Cardiff: 336.1 (top)
Vale of Glamorgan: 60.6 (top)
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health
Merthyr Tydfil: 333.2 (top)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 295.1 (top)
Bridgend: 205.4 (top)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health
Carmarthenshire: 83.7 (top)
Ceredigion: 30.3 (bottom)
Pembrokeshire: 57.2 (top)
Powys Teaching Health Council
Powys: 56.6 (up)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health
Swansea: 204.0 (up)
Neath Port Talbot: 230.9 (top)
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Starting at 6pm today, Wales will enter a 17-day “firewall” lockdown that will last 17 days until 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.
During a press conference on Friday, he attacked people who claim the virus is just a hoax.
“There are those who seek to persuade us that the risk of coronavirus is just a hoax; that it is a mild disease that does not hurt,” he said.
“They are not facing the families of the people who have passed away this week and who will never see or speak with their loved ones again.
“They will never face the hundreds more who will die in Wales unless we act now to get this deadly disease back under control.”
- 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 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Response at Public Health Wales, said: “We urge the public to adhere to the new rules, which are vital to helping us regain control of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives
“Although national and local measures have made a difference, more action is now needed. Cases continue to rise in Wales, hospital admissions are increasing, including critical care, and sadly so is the number of people dying from it. of the virus.
“According to the rules, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes. They must not visit other homes or meet other people with whom they do not live.
“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 children in years seven and eight. Elementary schools and child care centers will remain open.
“Face covering remains mandatory in indoor public spaces that remain open, subject to certain exemptions and exceptions, including on public transportation and in taxis.
“More information on the new rules is available on the website of the Government of Wales.”
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