August 03, 2020 - 1635 views
Half of new COVID-19 cases are in North Wales according to the latest update from Public Health Wales. Out of 24 cases reported 12 were in the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board region.
There has been some good news with no new deaths reported.
In the past 24 hours, 8 new cases have been reported in Wrexham, 3 in Flintshire and 2 in Denbighshire. As of yesterday it was reported that Wrexham Maelor hospital had over 60 people in wards receiving treatment for COVID-19.
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:
“Following the Welsh Government’s announcement on changes to lockdown measures last week, a number of these changes come into effect today.
“The restrictions preventing more than two households or extended households meeting outdoors will be changed to allow up to 30 people to meet outdoors. Physical distancing must be maintained at all times.
“Pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes will be able to re-open indoors. As will indoor bowling alleys, auction houses and bingo halls. Licensed wedding venues will be able to re-open to provide wedding ceremonies. However, indoor receptions will not be able to take place for the time being.
“Finally, children under the age of 11 will no longer have to maintain a two metre distance from each other or from adults.
"This reflects scientific evidence which indicates the risk of transmission is lower among this age group. However, it is very important older children and young adults continue to follow social distancing and the other measures to keep them safe.
“Public Health Wales supports the recent announcement of the four UK Chief Medical Officers to extend the self-isolation period from seven to 10 days for those in the community who have symptoms or a positive test result. This will help provide additional protection to others in the community.
“We continue to caution and remind the public and business-owners that we all have a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus by always sticking to social distancing guidelines - staying two metres away from others, and washing hands regularly.
"When travelling you should also avoid car sharing with people outside your household."
