A third day of data from health boards across Wales, suggests that the lockdown measures put in place may be having an effect on new cases but caution is urged.

8,900 people have now been tested positive for Novel Coronavirus in Wales. Over the past 24 hours, 299 new cases were recorded including 27 in Conwy and 6 in Denbighshire.

Deaths relating to those testing positive increased by 23 to 774.

Dr Chris Williams, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:

“Based on the new case numbers there is emerging evidence suggesting a levelling-off in the number of new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, which may be an indication of the effectiveness of lockdown measures.

"However, it is still too early to tell for sure, and it is too soon to end the current social distancing rules. Public Health Wales continues to fully support the extension of lockdown measures, which is essential to avoid reversing the gains we have made in slowing the spread of this virus, protecting our NHS, and saving lives.”

“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still circulating in every part of Wales, and the single most important action we can all take in fighting the virus is to stay at home.  We want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus."