October 15, 2020 - 1600 views
There have been 10 new COVID-19 related deaths reported today in Wales following the same number yesterday.
This increase is causing concern following the highest number of new cases since the pandemic began which was reported yesterday.
Today new cases are lower at 727 with 100 of these in North Wales.
Wrexham had 34 positive cases with a much lower number in Flintshire at 10. Conwy reported 20, Denbighshire 17, 12 in Gwynedd and 7 on Anglesey.
Dr Eleri Davies, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is more important than ever this year as having good hand hygiene is so important to preventing the transmission of Coronavirus. While we’ve become used to seeing hand sanitising stations in public places, we must remember that it’s just as important to wash our hands with soap and water regularly when we are at home, to reduce the spread of the disease.
“We have seen an increase in transmission of the Coronavirus in social clubs, and would like to remind the public that the virus spreads really well in social situations. If you need to visit these type of venues, then:
- Don’t mix with anyone other than the people that you live with;
- Stay 2m apart from people that you don’t live with;
- If you are contacted by the Test, Trace, Protect service, then please be honest about where you have been and with whom – the contact tracers aren’t going to judge you, they are trying to restrict the spread of the virus. By giving them the correct information you will help others avoid infection, and possibly getting seriously ill."
“Local restrictions are now in place in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, and Wrexham local authority areas, and in the hyperlocal areas of Bangor and Llanelli.
“People who live in these areas must abide by these restrictions to protect themselves, their families, friends, older and vulnerable people, and keep Wales safe. For more information about restrictions in your area, visit the Welsh Government website."
