Covid-19 pandemic: The latest figures

THE number of people who have died with coronavirus in Wales has reached 1,090 after 28 more fatalities were confirmed yesterday. A total of 152 new cases were also announced, bringing the total of positive cases in Wales to 11,003.

A further 1,134 tests were carried out on Thursday.

There are about 677 people in hospital in Wales with confirmed coronavirus and a further 343 suspected cases.

Of those previously admitted to hospital, about 2,800 people have recovered and been discharged.

Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak response at Public Health

Wales, said: “Public Health Wales welcomes the announcement by the Welsh Government today that lockdown arrangements will continue for the next three weeks with minor adjustments to regulations.

“Public Health Wales reminds the public to continue to adhere to Welsh Government restrictions on nonessential travel, caravan and campsites, hotels, B&Bs and holiday accommodations, as well as the limited access to our national parks, over the bank holiday weekend.

“We also remind owners of second homes in Wales to act responsibly and to avoid traveling to these homes until restrictions have been lifted.

“We seem to have passed the peak and flattened the curve of new cases of novel coronavirus in Wales, which appears to be an indication of the effectiveness of lockdown measures. We are currently working with Welsh Government to determine the best approach for when the lockdown is eventually eased.

“Novel coronavirus 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.

“While emphasising the importance of staying at home, we also want to reinforce the message from NHS Wales that urgent and emergency care services for physical and mental health are still open and accessible.”