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Nearly 700 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in North Wales in the past 48 hours and another four people have died, the latest statistics show.
Public Health Wales did not release figures yesterday because it was New Year’s Day.
In total, 19,607 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in North Wales since the start of the pandemic. Across the country, 2,764 new cases of Covid-19 have been registered, bringing the total to 151,300.
The death toll on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Board of Health since the start of the pandemic now stands at 594. The Board of Health, representing 22% of Wales’ population, is the largest in the country.
There have been 70 more deaths in Wales and the death toll now stands at 3,564.
The number of tests performed in Wales in the last daily report was 14,816 and a total of 2,007,728 tests have been carried out since the testing program began, with 1,283,649 people tested.
Here is the full list of coronavirus cases in Wales on January 2:
Betsi Cadwaladr: 691 new cases – total 19,607
Anglesey: 30 new boxes – total 1,175
Conwy: 49 new cases – total 2,273
Denbighshire: 94 new cases – total 2,612
Flintshire: 231 new cases, a total of 5,134
Gwynedd: 19 new cases – total 1,759
Wrexham: 268 new cases – total 6,654
For the rest of the country
Aneurin Bevan: 494 new cases – total 31,041
Cardiff and Vale: 342 new cases – total 24,730
Cwm Taf: 439 new cases – total 32,122
Hywel the good: 171 new cases – total 11,063
Powys: 36 new cases – total 2,428
Swansea Bay: 359 new cases – total 23,121
Location unknown: 15 new cases – total 1,231
Dr Chris Williams, Incident Director for Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “We wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that 2021 will be a better year for all of us. – 19 moving forward, we welcome the announcement by the Government of Wales of the launch of the second coronavirus vaccine (from Oxford / AstraZeneca) in Wales.
“Vaccinating the adult population of Wales, to protect people from serious diseases, is an important task and the vaccine will take time to reach everyone.
“Please do not call your GP, pharmacy or hospital to ask when you will get a vaccination. When someone is in one of the groups eligible for the vaccine, they will be invited to attend a dedicated clinic that has been created to ensure the safety of the patient and that of healthcare professionals.
“The effects of vaccines may not be seen nationally for some time, and with Wales at alert level four we must continue to follow advice to keep Wales safe. Stay home, meet only the people you live with, maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly, and work from home if you can.
“As indicated by the Government of Wales, the new restrictions were advanced due to the identification of a new, more transmissible variant of the Coronavirus. Public Health Wales has been working with UK partners to investigate and respond to this variant. It is normal for viruses to undergo mutations and we expect this to happen. Although the variant is easier to transmit, there is currently no evidence that it is more serious.
“We remind people that all current guidance related to coronavirus continues to apply to the new variant, including advice related to symptoms, social distancing, self-isolation and vaccination. The new variant shows up positive in Public Health Wales’ existing coronavirus tests, and people should continue to seek a test in the usual way if they develop symptoms of coronavirus.
“If you or a member of your household develops a cough, fever, or changes in your sense of taste or smell, you should immediately isolate yourself and book a free coronavirus test, either by calling 119 or clicking here. If you are traveling outside the UK please be aware of the changing situation and keep an eye on the FCO website for updated details. “
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