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[SteveH]

MORE than 1,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales.

The update from Public Heath Wales, which covers the 24 hour period from Thursday to Friday, reported that 1,006 new cases had been confirmed in Wales.

These figures are the results of PCR testing not Lateral Flow Testing.

Sadly there were a further two Covid-related recorded in Wales.

Of the 1,006 new cases, 218 were recorded here in North Wales.

Cases in North Wales can be broken down to:

Flintshire - 49
Gwynedd - 47
Wrexham - 35
Denbighshire - 33
Conwy - 32
Anglesey - 22

1,912,811 people have now had their covid booster jab in Wales.

[SteveH]

MORE than 2,500 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales.

The update from Public Heath Wales (PHW), published on Tuesday (March 8, covers the latest 72-hour-period of Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

PHW reported that 2,560 new cases had been confirmed in Wales.

These figures are the results of PCR testing not Lateral Flow Testing.

Sadly there were a further 16 Covid-related deaths recorded, taking the total number of deaths in Wales to 7,033.

Of the 2,560 new cases, 521 were recorded here in North Wales.

Flintshire - 140
Wrexham - 116
Denbighshire - 89
Gwynedd - 79
Conwy - 69
Anglesey - 28

1,914,048 people have now had their covid booster jab in Wales.

[SteveH]

Another two deaths linked to Covid-19 and a further 220 new cases of the illness have been recorded in North Wales, the latest official figures have shown.

Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Wednesday (March 9) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic now stands at 1,259. There were six more deaths nationwide.

The new cases take the total number of recorded infections across North Wales to 158,633. The latest update covers the 24 hours up to 9am on Tuesday.

Across the country, 1,141 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 822,937, while 7,039 people have died.

There have now been 2,522,311 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,390,625 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 61,296 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,915,708 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 220 new cases - total 158,633

Anglesey: 14 new cases - total 13,730
Conwy: 28 new cases - total 24,701
Denbighshire: 35 new cases - total 22,937
Flintshire: 41 new cases - total 36,664
Gwynedd: 54 new cases - total 24,954
Wrexham: 48 new cases - total 35,647

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 4):

Anglesey: 119.9 (down from 132.8
Conwy: 173.2 (down from 176.6)
Denbighshire: 196.5 (up from 179.7)
Flintshire: 189.0 (up from 188.3)
Gwynedd: 191.1 (up from 180.6)
Wrexham: 175.8 (up from 161.8

[SteveH]

Another death linked to Covid-19 and a further 359 new cases of the illness have been recorded in North Wales, the latest official figures have shown.

Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Thursday (March 10) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic now stands at 1,260. There were two more deaths nationwide.

The new cases take the total number of recorded infections across North Wales to 158,992. The latest update covers the 24 hours up to 9am on Wednesday.

Across the country, 1,548 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 824,485, while 7,041 people have died.

There have now been 2,522,561 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,391,356 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 61,347 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,917,500 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 359 new cases - total 158,992

Anglesey: 32 new cases - total 13,762
Conwy: 43 new cases - total 24,744
Denbighshire: 41 new cases - total 22,978
Flintshire: 98 new cases - total 36,762
Gwynedd: 66 new cases - total 25,020
Wrexham: 79 new cases - total 35,726

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 5):

Anglesey: 118.5 (down from 119.9)
Conwy: 176.6 (up from 173.2)
Denbighshire: 195.4 (down from 196.5)
Flintshire: 198.0 (up from 189.0)
Gwynedd: 191.1 (no change from 191.1)
Wrexham: 189.8 (up from 175.8

[SteveH]

More than 300 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in North Wales in the latest figures published by Public Health Wales (PHW).

Statistics released by PHW on Friday, March 11, show that 1,525 new cases have been reported in Wales.

Anglesey - 33
Conwy - 48
Denbighshire - 46
Flintshire - 86
Gwynedd - 69
Wrexham - 52

Sadly, a further four deaths have also been recorded in the latest round of figures.

That takes the total suspected Covid-19-related deaths in Wales since figures began in early 2020 to 7,045.

The latest PHW figures also show that 1,919,062 in Wales have now had their Covid-19 booster jab.

[SteveH]

A further 324 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in North Wales, according to the latest official figures - but again no new deaths related to the virus have been reported.

Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Monday (March 14) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic remains at 1,260. There were three more deaths nationwide.

The new cases take the total number of recorded infections across North Wales to 159,650. The latest update covers the 24 hours up to 9am on Friday (March 11).

Across the country, 1,508 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 827,518, while 7,048 people have now died.

There have now been 2,523,649 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,393,248 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 61,464 people have been given a third dose.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 324 new cases - total 159,650

Anglesey: 20 new cases - total 13,815
Conwy: 45 new cases - total 24,837
Denbighshire: 48 new cases - total 23,072
Flintshire: 71 new cases - total 36,919
Gwynedd: 72 new cases - total 25,161
Wrexham: 68 new cases - total 35,846

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 7):

Anglesey: 135.6 (up from 115.6)
Conwy: 176.6 (up from 173.2)
Denbighshire: 235.1 (up from 212.1)
Flintshire: 218.4 (up from 201.8
Gwynedd: 222.4 (up from 200.7)
Wrexham: 218.5 (up from 195.7)

[SteveH]

THERE have been more than 4,000 new cases of coronavirus recorded in Wales in the latest update from Public Health Wales.

Since Public Health Wales no longer published data at the weekend, Tuesday's update covers the latest 72-hour period.

There were 4,114 new cases of the virus recorded in Wales as a whole.

Sadly, an additional two Covid-related deaths were reported.

Of the cases in Wales, 964 were here in North Wales, the region covered by Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board.

Anglesey 84
Conwy 130
Denbighshire 133
Flintshire 218
Gwynedd 201
Wrexham 198

The rolling seven-day rate of infection in Wales as a whole is now 263.3 cases per 100,000 population.

In North Wales, only Anglesey and Conwy have lower rates of infection that the national average.

Rate of infection per 100k:

Anglesey 191.3
Conwy 202.2
Denbighshire 266.5
Flintshire 276.7
Gwynedd 307.5
Wrexham 268.5

[SteveH]

Covid infection rates rising across all areas of North Wales in latest figures, more than 360 new cases have been recorded in the region

Health Wales published on Wednesday (March 16) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic remains at 1,261.

Meanwhile, one further death was reported nationwide. A further 369 cases were reported in North Wales in today's figures, taking the number of recorded infections across the region to 160,983. Today's update covers the 24-hour period up to 9am on Tuesday.

Across the country, 1,878 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 833,509, while 7,051 people have now died.

There have now been 2,523,930 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,394,178 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 61,593 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,925,139 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 369 new cases - total 160,983

Anglesey: 45 new cases - total 13,944
Conwy: 38 new cases - total 25,005
Denbighshire: 47 new cases - total 23,252
Flintshire: 88 new cases - total 37,225
Gwynedd: 57 new cases - total 25,419
Wrexham: 94 new cases - total 36,138

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 11):

Anglesey: 231.3 (up from 191.3)
Conwy: 220.1 (up from 202.2)
Denbighshire: 283.2 (up from 266.5)
Flintshire: 300.4 (up from 276.7)
Gwynedd: 329.2 (up from 307.5)
Wrexham: 285.4 (up from 268.5)

[SteveH]

Almost 500 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in North Wales, according to the latest official figures. Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Thursday (March 17) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic remains at 1,261.

Meanwhile, seven further deaths have been reported nationwide. A further 471 cases were reported in North Wales in today's figures, taking the number of recorded infections across the region to 161,454. Today's update covers the 24-hour period up to 9am on Wednesday.

Across the country, 2,261 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 835,770, while 7,058 people have now died.

There have now been 2,524,176 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,394,614 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 61,725 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,926,653 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 471 new cases - total 161,454

Anglesey: 36 new cases - total 13,980
Conwy: 55 new cases - total 25,069
Denbighshire: 70 new cases - total 23,322
Flintshire: 110 new cases - total 37,335
Gwynedd: 104 new cases - total 25,523
Wrexham: 96 new cases - total 36,234

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 12):

Anglesey: 242.7 (up from 231.3)
Conwy: 235.5 (up from 220.1)
Denbighshire: 296.8 (up from 283.2)
Flintshire: 318.4 (up from 300.4)
Gwynedd: 362.9 (up from 329.2)
Wrexham: 300.8 (up from 285.4)



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[SteveH]

More than 350 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in North Wales, according to the latest official figures. Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Friday (March 18) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic remains at 1,261.

Meanwhile, eight further deaths have been reported nationwide. A further 356 cases were reported in North Wales in today's figures, taking the number of recorded infections across the region to 161,810. Today's update covers the 24-hour period up to 9am on Thursday.

Across the country, 1,935 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 837,705, while 7,066 people have now died.

There have now been 2,524,362 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,395,167 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 62,076 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,927,654 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 356 new cases - total 161,810

Anglesey: 19 new cases - total 13,999
Conwy: 63 new cases - total 25,123
Denbighshire: 50 new cases - total 23,372
Flintshire: 70 new cases - total 37,405
Gwynedd: 76 new cases - total 25,599
Wrexham: 78 new cases - total 36,312

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 13):

Anglesey: 258.4 (up from 242.7)
Conwy: 251.7 (up from 235.5)
Denbighshire: 317.7 (up from 296.8
Flintshire: 332.5 (up from 318.4)
Gwynedd: 370.1 (up from 362.9)
Wrexham: 330.3 (up from 300.8

[SteveH]

Latest Covid figures confirm the virus is back in the ascendancy in Wales. Yesterday’s ONS infection survey estimated 125,400 people in Wales has Covid, up from 97,900 last week – equivalent to one in 25.

Nationally, Wales now has a seven-day infection rate of 304.5 cases for every 100,000 people. This is the first time the figure has been above 300 since the week beginning February 6.

County seven-day infection rates per 100,000 people
Anglesey: 258.4
Ceredigion: 345.3
Conwy: 251.7
Denbighshire: 317.7
Flintshire: 332.5
Gwynedd: 370.1
Powys: 259
Wrexham: 330.3

Conwy County
Llandudno Town & Gogarth: Mar 18 cases - 11; Week’s daily average - 4; R Rate - 1.185
Llanfairfechan & Penmaenmawr: Mar 18 cases - 8; Week’s daily average - 4; R Rate - 1.000
Kinmel Bay & Towyn: Mar 18 cases - 6; Week’s daily average - 4; R Rate - 1.120
Llandudno South: Mar 18 cases - 7; Week’s daily average - 3; R Rate - 1.200
Penrhyn Bay: Mar 18 cases - 3; Week’s daily average - 2; R Rate - 0.933
Rhos-on-Sea: Mar 18 cases - 2; Week’s daily average - 2; R Rate - 2.125
Conwy & Afon Roe: Mar 18 cases - 2; Week’s daily average - 1; R Rate - 0.889
Upper Colwyn Bay: Mar 18 cases - 6; Week’s daily average - 3; R Rate - 1.909
Llandudno Junction North & Deganwy: Mar 18 cases - 3; Week’s daily average - 3; R Rate - 1.083
Llandudno Junction South & Glan Conwy: Mar 18 cases - 5; Week’s daily average - 3; R Rate - 1.389
Colwyn Bay North: Mar 18 cases - 3; Week’s daily average - 2; R Rate - 1.133
Betws-yn-Rhos, Llangernyw & Llansannan: Mar 18 cases - 0; Week’s daily average - 1; R Rate - 0.765
Abergele: Mar 18 cases - 2; Week’s daily average - 4; R Rate - 1.037
Llanrwst & Betws-y-Coed: Mar 18 cases - 1; Week’s daily average - 2; R Rate - 0.833
Old Colwyn & Llanddulas: Mar 18 cases - 4; Week’s daily average - 4; R Rate - 1.154

[SteveH]

Almost 600 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in North Wales, according to the latest official figures - while one more person with the virus has died. Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Monday (March 21) show that the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now 1,262.

Meanwhile, four further deaths have been reported nationwide. A total of 577 cases were reported in North Wales in today's figures, taking the number of recorded infections across the region to 162,387.

Today's update covers the 24-hour period up to 9am on Friday. Tomorrow's (Tuesday) update covers the 72 hours up to 9am on Monday, meaning figures are likely to be three times higher than updates published on other days. Public Health Wales no longer releases new case and death numbers over the weekend.

Seven-day infection rates have risen across all areas of North Wales. The latest figures cover the week up to March 14.

Across the country, 2,566 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 840,270, while 7,070 people have now died.

There have now been 2,525,768 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales, while 2,396,378 people have been double-jabbed. Additionally, 62,761 people have been given a third dose.

The figures also show that 1,929,743 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 577 new cases - total 162,387

Anglesey: 41 new cases - total 14,040
Conwy: 81 new cases - total 25,204
Denbighshire: 86 new cases - total 23,458
Flintshire: 140 new cases - total 37,545
Gwynedd: 111 new cases - total 25,710
Wrexham: 118 new cases - total 36,430

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 14):

Anglesey: 304.1 (up from 258.4)
Conwy: 266.2 (up from 251.7)
Denbighshire: 317.7 (up from 296.8
Flintshire: 349.0 (up from 332.5)
Gwynedd: 386.2 (up from 370.1)
Wrexham: 375.1 (up from 330.3)

[SteveH]

North Wales has recorded almost 1.200 new cases of coronavirus in the latest official figures. Statistics from Public Health Wales published on Tuesday (March 22) show a total of 1,163 new positive tests in the region, taking the number of recorded infections to 163,550.

Meanwhile the the number of people to die with Covid-19 in North Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is unchanged at 1,262. Five further deaths have been reported nationwide.

Seven-day infection rates have risen again across all areas of North Wales. The latest figures cover the week up to March 17.

Across the country, 4,909 new cases were reported. It takes the total number of recorded infections since the start of the pandemic in Wales to 845,179, while 7,075 people have now died.

Today's update covers the 72-hour period up to 9am on Monday. This is because Public Health Wales no longer releases new case and death numbers over the weekend.

Coronavirus vaccine figures were not updated today but as of Monday, there have now been 2,525,768 first doses of the coronavirus vaccine given out in Wales. A total of 2,396,378 people have been double-jabbed and 62,761 people have been given a third dose.

Betsi Cadwaladr as a whole: 1,163 new cases - total 163,550

The figures also show that 1,929,743 people have had a booster. Boosters and third doses are recorded separately, with the third dose given to those who are considered immunosuppressed.

Anglesey: 108 new cases - total 14,148
Conwy: 170 new cases - total 25,374
Denbighshire: 164 new cases - total 23,622
Flintshire: 284 new cases - total 37,829
Gwynedd: 189 new cases - total 25,899
Wrexham: 248 new cases - total 36,678

The infection rate for every 100,000 people in each area (seven days to March 17):

Anglesey: 346.9 (up from 304.1)
Conwy: 343.0 (up from 266.2)
Denbighshire: 413.8 (up from 317.7)
Flintshire: 412.6 (up from 349.0)
Gwynedd: 438.3 (up from 386.2)
Wrexham: 453.8 (up from 375.1)

[Ian]

The news about Covid keeps getting grimmer.

Ziyad Al-Aly at the VA Saint Louis Health Care System in the US and his colleagues reviewed the medical records of 181,280 individuals who tested positive for covid-19 between March 2020 and September 2021, using data from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The team compared the number of new diabetes cases among these veterans with that of more than 8 million people who had no evidence of a covid-19 infection. None of the participants had diabetes at the start of the study.

Covid-19 was linked to a 46 per cent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes or requiring blood-sugar-lowering medication, even among people with a mild or asymptomatic covid-19 infection.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cannot make enough insulin or the hormone that is produced does not work properly. SARS-CoV-2 virus may inflame insulin-producing cells, decreasing their efficiency, Al-Aly told The Washington Post.

The link between covid-19 and type 2 diabetes was observed among all the participant groups, regardless of their sex, ethnicity or age, said Al-Aly.

In August 2020, a different team uncovered a link between covid-19 and type 1 diabetes in children, with four NHS trusts in London seeing around double the usual number of new cases during the early months of the pandemic. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body mistakenly attacks cells in the pancreas, causing no insulin to be produced.

Among adults, a team in Germany also recently linked covid-19 to a 28 per cent higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

The number of people with covid-19 in Scottish hospitals has reached a record high, with 2128 cases on 20 March, surpassing the previous peak of 2053 in January. This comes after Scotland recently lifted many of its covid-19 restrictions. Not everyone with SARS-CoV-2 in hospital is necessarily admitted for covid-19.

Chinese officials have locked down 9 million people who live in the northeast city Shenyang amid the country’s current omicron wave. China reported 8024 cases yesterday.

[SteveH]

NEARLY 500 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in North Wales in the latest figures revealed by Public Health Wales (PHW).

Figures reported by PHW on Wednesday March 23 show that a total of 1,877 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported throughout Wales.

Today marks the second anniversary of the first national lockdown brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a press conference held on March 22, Health Minister Eluned Morgan said that a new sub-variant of Omicron - BA.2 - is now the dominant coronavirus strain in Wales.

In North Wales alone, 474 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported.

Anglesey - 63
Conwy - 49
Denbighshire - 70
Flintshire - 104
Gwynedd - 82
Wrexham - 106

Sadly, a further 15 deaths have also been reported in the latest statistics. That takes the total number of suspected covid-19-related deaths since figures began in early 2020 to 7,090.

The PHW figures also show that 1,927,734 people in Wales have now received their Covid-19 booster jabs.