THERE are currently 54 patients being treated for coronavirus at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

This compares to 56 reported yesterday.

Today (August 6) the health board confirmed that there was one new Covid-19 case at the hospital.

Of those being treated, many have been at the hospital for more than 15 days.

Gill Harris, Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: “As of this morning we have had one new COVID-19 case at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

“There are 54 confirmed COVID-19 cases at the hospital. Many of these patients have now been cared for for more than 15 days at the hospital.

“There remains a small number of cases at Deeside Community Hospital, Chirk Hospital, and Mold Community Hospital.

“We urge residents across North Wales, not just in the Wrexham area, to continue to follow the guidance set by Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.

“Signs to look out for include a new continuous cough, high temperature, and a loss of or change in your normal sense of taste or smell."