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Another 16 people have died from coronavirus in Wales and more than 1,000 new positive cases have been confirmed.
The latest statistics released by Public Health Wales (PHW) on Sunday show 1,004 people tested positive for the virus in Wales in the past 24 hours.
A total of 79,540 people have tested positive in Wales since the outbreak began, while 2,539 people have died from laboratory-confirmed coronavirus.
The infection rate across Wales as a whole is now 211.3 per 100,000 people based on the seven days until November 26. This is an increase of 200.3 on Saturday.
- Deaths reported today: 16
- Cases reported today: 1,004 (vs. 1,445 on Saturday)
- Number of tests performed: 14,400 (compared to 16,798 on Saturday)
- Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 2,539
Torfaen remains the county in Wales with the highest infection rate, with a seven-day rate of 453.4, up from 430.8 on Saturday.
Blaenau gwent is the second highest with a rate of 433.7, compared to 430.8 the day before, while Newport is third with 336.2, compared to 321.3 yesterday.
The local authorities with the highest number of new cases on Saturday are Neath Port Talbot with 142, Swansea with 131, Cardiff with 88, Rhondda Cynon Taf with 78, Caerphilly with 74 and Newport with 57.
Other areas with high rates of new cases are Carmarthenshire with 46, Torfaen with 43, Monmouthshire with 35, Bridgend with 34, Wrexham with 32, Blaenau Gwent with 31, Flintshire with 28, Merthyr Tydfil and Vale of Glamorgan each with 25 and Ceredigion. with 23.
Local authorities with cases under 20 include Powys with 19, Anglesey with 15, Pembrokeshire with 14, Conwy and Gwynedd each with 11 and Denbighshire with 10.
Cases per 100,000 for seven consecutive days (November 20-26)
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health
Torfaen: 453.4 (instead of 424.6)
Blaenau Gwent: 433.7 (instead of 430.8)
Newport: 336.2 (up from 321.3)
Caerphilly: 276.7 (instead of 277.2)
Monmouthshire: 182.9 (instead of 162.8)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Board of Health
Wrexham: 163.3 (up from 164.8)
Flintshire: 99.9 (up from 101.2)
Anglesey: 80.0 (from 52.8)
Denbighshire: 72.1 (instead of 84.6)
Gwynedd: 281. (instead of 26.5)
Conwy: 19.6 (from 17.9)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health
Cardiff: 212.3 (from 196.2)
Vale of Glamorgan: 161.7 (up from 155.7)
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health
Merthyr Tydfil: 305.0 (instead of 283.5)
Rhondda Cynon Taf: 303.0 (instead of 275.6)
Bridgend: 193.1 (from 189.7)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health
Carmarthenshire: 201.3 (compared to 212.4)
Ceredigion: 170.6 (instead of 167.8)
Pembrokeshire: 113.7 (from 108.9)
Powys Teaching Health Council
Powys: 79.3 (from 74.8)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health
Neath Port Talbot: 327.3 (instead of 275.6)
Swansea: 280.6 (up from 259.8)
Wales total – 211.3 (compared to 200.3)
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It has emerged that Wales is considering introducing restrictions similar to Scotland’s Level 3, under which pubs and restaurants are prohibited from selling alcohol and must close before 6pm.
Tighter rules will take effect in Wales from next Friday, as Mark Drakeford said the nation needed “as much leeway as possible” to relax restrictions heading into Christmas.
The Prime Minister of Wales said: “We too have to use the next few weeks to reduce the spread of the virus and create more room for the Christmas period.” You can read what that means here.
It has already been announced that three households will be able to form a bubble during Christmas from December 23 to 27. The rules are here.
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales welcomes the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce indoor restrictions prior to the period Christmas, in order to reduce opportunities for the virus to spread in our communities and to keep people safe.
“We await the details of the Welsh government’s deliberations on any additional restrictions.
“We understand that people will want to do their Christmas shopping this time of year. We suggest that you try to visit stores during off-peak hours, to always maintain social distancing and, if you can, wear a face covering. Options like “click and collect” or online shopping can also be something to consider.
“The festive period is important to people in Wales who want to be with their loved ones during the holidays, especially after a very difficult year, but we remind everyone that we must continue to take personal responsibility to limit the spread of the virus and protect to our loved ones, especially if they are vulnerable or extremely vulnerable. For many, this will mean that it is not possible to celebrate Christmas in the usual way.
“Public Health Wales encourages everyone who lives, works or studies in Merthyr Tydfil to attend the mass testing service at the Leisure Center as soon as possible, even if they have no symptoms.
“Thanks to those who have already attended and conducted a test, as this will help us break the chains of transmission in the area. However, for the exercise to be as successful as possible, we need to get as many people in the area tested as possible. “
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