71 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Wales, but not a single one was registered in North Wales in the last 24 hours.
The worst affected area remains the Aneurin Bevan Health Board area - chiefly covering Newport, Gwent and Caerphilly in south east Wales; which registered 42 new confirmed cases - bringing the total number there to 185.
The total number of confirmed cases in Wales now stands at 347, with 12 coronavirus patients having died.
Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “71 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 347, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now circulating in every part of Wales.
“12 people in Wales who tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have now died.
“Starting tomorrow, Welsh Government will be writing to all the GPs and vulnerable individuals in Wales with the details of the shielding guidance published.
“Members of the public should continue to follow the latest public health advice on social isolation if they have symptoms of the coronavirus infection, however mild, and the social distancing guidance to reduce the risk of transmission.”
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