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Twenty-one more people have died in Wales with coronavirus, according to the latest figures released by Public Health Wales.
The large number of new deaths was revealed on Saturday afternoon, bringing the total number of Covid-19 deaths in Wales to 1,667.
Public Health Wales explained the huge increase in new recorded deaths, saying it was due to a “delay in adding 17 deaths” that occurred last week in a particular area of the board of health.
The figure still represents a large increase in deaths: only 12 deaths were previously reported in Wales between 3-7 October.
Two deaths were reported Friday.
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Dr Christopher Williams, Incident Director for the Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales today confirms 21 additional deaths in our dashboard.
Although this appears to be a large daily spike in the number of deaths, this increase is the result of a delay in the incorporation of 17 deaths that occurred in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Board of Health between Saturday 3 and Wednesday 7 October.
“Public Health Wales provides rapid reports related to the coronavirus in Wales, which is subject to ongoing data reconciliation. Official statistics related to coronavirus deaths in Wales are published weekly by the Office for National Statistics.
“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. “
Public Health Wales has yet to release the exact number of new confirmed coronavirus cases.
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