A FURTHER 51 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in North Wales in the latest 24-hour reporting period.

Data released by Public Health Wales today (November 30) shows that there had been 802 new cases reported across Wales, bringing the total to 80,342.

Across the North Wales region, a further 51 cases were recorded which takes the total number since the start of the pandemic to 12,725.

News cases today (November 30) by local authority area:

Anglesey - 6

Conwy - 7

Denbighshire - 2

Flintshire - 13

Gwynedd - 4

Wrexham -19

The weekly rates of infection per 100,000 population (November 21-27):

Anglesey - 84.2

Conwy - 27.3

Denbighshire - 67.9

Flintshire - 103.1

Gwynedd - 30.5

Wrexham - 166.2

Deaths:

The Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has recorded 527 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Nationally, a further three coronavirus-related deaths were reported across Wales bringing the total to 2,540.

PHW daily statement:

Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “The Welsh Government have today introduced restrictions for the hospitality sector from Friday 6 December ahead of Christmas period, in order to reduce the opportunities for the virus to spread in our communities and to keep people safe.

“Pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes will need to close at 6pm apart from takeaway services, and will not be able to serve alcohol.

“Indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, bingo halls, soft play centres and bowling alleys must close from the same date, as must indoor visitor attractions such as museums, galleries and heritage sites.

“Public Health Wales strongly urges everyone to follow these rules, to avoid transmission of Coronavirus and to protect everyone in our communities, including the most vulnerable.

“Due to high numbers of positive cases in Torfaen, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a number of mobile COVID-19 testing units across Torfaen. The mobile units will provide a walk up testing service for residents who live nearby from 9:30 until 15:30 on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December. More locations across Torfaen and dates for the next two weeks will be announced early this week.

“Torfaen residents who experience even mild symptoms of coronavirus – a fever, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell – or feel generally unwell, should call 0300 30 31 222 or visit https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test to book a test.

Christmas:

Dr Giri Shankar said: “The festive period is important for people across Wales who want to be with loved ones during the holidays, particularly after a very difficult year, but we would remind everyone that we must each continue to take personal responsibility to limit the spread of the virus and protect our loved ones, particularly if they are vulnerable or extremely vulnerable. For many, this will mean that it isn’t possible to celebrate Christmas in the way you normally would.

“Public Health Wales is encouraging everyone who lives, works or studies in Merthyr Tydfil to attend the mass testing service at the Leisure Centre as soon as they can – even if they do not have symptoms.

“Thank you to those who have already attended and undertaken a test, as this will help us to break the chains of transmission in the area. However, in order for the exercise to be as successful as possible then we need as many people in the area as possible to be tested.

“For more information about the testing exercise, visit the MTCBC website.