An extra affected person in Wales who examined optimistic for coronavirus has died, bringing the nation’s whole to 17.
Public Well being Wales stated 60 new circumstances had examined optimistic for Covid-19, bringing the quantity to 478, however warned the true variety of circumstances is more likely to be greater.
Dr Giri Shankar, incident director for the novel coronavirus outbreak response at Public Well being Wales, stated: “One additional dying of a person who has examined optimistic for coronavirus has been reported to us, taking the variety of deaths in Wales to 17.
“We provide our condolences to the household and mates affected, and we ask these reporting on the scenario to respect affected person confidentiality.”
UPDATED STATEMENT:
60 new circumstances have examined optimistic for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the full variety of confirmed circumstances to 478, though the true variety of circumstances is more likely to be greater.
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— Public Well being Wales (@PublicHealthW) March 24, 2020
The entire circumstances of coronavirus by well being board are: 49 in Swansea Bay; 248 in Aneurin Bevan; 19 in Betsi Cadwaladr; 96 in Cardiff and Vale; 23 in Cwm Taf; 27 in Hywel Dda and 11 in Powys.
There are three circumstances of people who find themselves resident exterior Wales and two but to be confirmed.
Earlier on Tuesday, First Minister Mark Drakeford informed the Senedd that the general public “should change their lifestyle”.
“Wales is dealing with the worst medical disaster for over a century. We should act to safeguard our communities, defend the well being service and save lives,” he stated.
“We should all change our lifestyle. Each a part of society has to reply for the good thing about all. The Welsh Authorities is completely centered on this problem. We’ll persevere in working carefully with our companions to reply to the disaster and to guard the individuals of Wales.
“The demand on our NHS companies is already vital and will grow to be overwhelming.
“That’s the reason we’re all being requested to take a sequence of unprecedented steps to vary the way in which we stay our lives, as a result of that’s the greatest likelihood we have now to sluggish the unfold of the virus.
“And slowing the velocity permits us to guard our NHS, and to save lots of lives.”
Wales, PLEASE STAY AT HOME.
These are the ONLY exceptions:
– Medical/Care wants, or serving to the susceptible– Store for primary requirements– One type of train a day – Journey to/from work in case you’re a necessary employee
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— Mark Drakeford (@fmwales) March 24, 2020
On Monday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson positioned the UK on a police-enforced lockdown with drastic new measures within the battle in opposition to the coronavirus outbreak.
He ordered individuals solely to depart their properties underneath a listing of “very restricted functions”, banned public gatherings of greater than two individuals and ordered the closure of non-essential outlets.
Footage emerged on the weekend displaying full automotive parks and busy paths at widespread strolling spots similar to Pen-y-Fan within the Brecon Beacons.
In response, the Welsh Authorities closed down caravan parks, camp websites, vacationer hotspots and sweetness spots.
Mr Drakeford added: “All of our lives have modified, and that features the way in which during which this Senedd will work.
“They are going to final for 3 weeks, when they are going to be reviewed. The UK Authorities will present the police with the powers essential to implement these measures, however after all, I hope very a lot that we don’t attain that time.”
Angela Burns, Conservative shadow well being minister within the Welsh Meeting, stated: “We now have woken as much as a brand new UK at this time, one which libertarian politicians and different individuals alike hoped would by no means be required.
“The stark reality is that these measures are required to defeat Covid-19 and what was recommendation is now a algorithm.
“Simply to reiterate, this isn’t an possibility, however how we should stay and behave in the interim in order that – as Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced final evening – these measures could be reviewed in three weeks.
“That is for our well being, and our nationwide security, and I urge all individuals in Wales to undertake these measures.
“What’s an already stretched NHS Wales shall be stretched additional, so to get behind our excellent medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied healthcare employees, please abide by these guidelines.”