5 new deaths have been sadly reported in Wales during the past 24 hours following days of no new deaths. All 5 were in the Wrexham local authority area.

Out of the 32 new cases of COVID-19 across Wales, 15 have been reported in Wrexham and these are expected to increase again following the mobilisation of testing stations across the borough. There have also been 5 new cases in Flintshire.

Locally there have been no new cases in Conwy and 2 in Denbighshire.

Doctor Robin Howe from Public Health Wales said: “In Wrexham, mobile testing units are being introduced today to make it easier for people living in communities on the edge of Wrexham town centre to get a COVID-19 test.

“The easy-access testing facilities will initially be based in Hightown and Caia Park. As well as making it easier to get a test, these units will help public health experts gain a better understanding of the situation in Wrexham.

“The work is being coordinated by Public Health Wales, Wrexham Council, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and other partners, with support from the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) and other community groups. As in other parts of the country, the testing stations will be managed by the army.

“Residents living in these areas are being encouraged to get a test if they think they have symptoms, no matter how mild."

Doctor Howe went on to explain the situation with regards to Spanish travel. 

“Recently the Minister for Health and Social Services announced that anyone arriving in Wales, and the rest of the UK, from Spain (or who has been in Spain during the past 14 days) will now be required to quarantine for 14 days.

“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated its guidance, advising against all but essential travel to mainland Spain. People currently on holiday in Spain are encouraged to follow the local rules, return home as normal and check the FCO’s travel advice pages on GOV.UK for further information."