MORE than 80 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Wrexham and Flintshire, according to the latest public health data.

Figures released by Public Health Wales reveal that as of October 28, there were 43 new confirmed cases in Wrexham and 41 confirmed in Flintshire.

These figures take the total confirmed cases in Wrexham to 2,606, with Flintshire standing at 1,942.

Regionally, the latest figures show there were a total of 145 new cases confirmed across North Wales covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, taking the overall total up to 9,184.

Conwy saw 21 new confirmed cases, with 12 in Anglesey, 18 in Denbighshire, and 10 in Gwynedd.

There have been 37 new suspected COVID-related deaths across Wales.

To date, the total number of people in Wales who have died after testing positive for coronavirus stands at 1,827.

So far, 719,705 people have undergone coronavirus tests in Wales.

Dr Chris Williams, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Today, Public Health Wales is reporting that 37 people have lost their lives from Coronavirus.

"Rising case numbers are likely to result in rising hospitalisations and, sadly, to an increase in reported COVID-19 deaths.

“These numbers demonstrate once again how serious this disease is, and why it is so important to follow the regulations of the fire-break, as well as practising social distancing.

“As Halloween approaches, Public Health Wales is publishing guidance on joining in the Halloween spirit safely while we all stay at home to protect those we care about.

"This will include guidance for planning activities at home and ways to connect with others remotely.

"Keep an eye out on our social media channels for more information over the coming days.

“We urge the public to stick to the new rules, which are vital to help us regain control of the virus, to protect the NHS, and save lives

“Although national and local measures have made a difference, further action is now needed.

"Cases continue to rise in Wales, hospital admissions are increasing, including those into critical care, and sadly so are the numbers of people dying from the virus.

“Under the rules, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes."