A further 15 people have died of coronavirus in Wales, bringing the total number of deaths to 384.
Public Health Wales [PHW] today recorded 313 new known cases, meaning 5,610 people have tested positive for the disease in Wales, although the true number is likely to be much higher.
It is the lowest number of new cases and deaths recorded by PHW over the Easter weekend.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has 45 new cases, bringing the total number to 463 in North Wales.
Since the beginning of the outbreak, 27 people have now tested positive in Anglesey, 57 in Conwy, 109 in Denbighshire, 113 in Flintshire, 65 in Gwynedd and 92 in Wrexham.
Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “313 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 5,610, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher.
“15 further deaths have been reported to us of people who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the number of deaths in Wales to 384.
“We offer our condolences to families and friends affected, and we ask those reporting on the situation to respect patient confidentiality.
“All available data relating to Coronavirus in Wales is now available on a new user-friendly data dashboard, which is available on the Public Health Wales website.
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“Public Health Wales is working to address the negative impact of COVID-19 on the social, mental and physical wellbeing of people in Wales. The new ‘How are you doing?’ campaign is now live and offering practical advice from phw.nhs.wales/howareyoudoing.
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Dr Howe said: “We know that staying at home can be hard, and we want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus.”
“Members of the public must adhere to social distancing rules about staying at home, and away from others, introduced by the UK and Welsh Government. These rules are available on the Public Health Wales website.
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“People no longer need to contact NHS 111 if they think they may have contracted Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Information about the symptoms to look out for is available on the Public Health Wales website, or members of the public can use the NHS Wales symptom checker.
“Anyone with a suspected coronavirus illness should not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. They should only contact NHS 111 if they feel they cannot cope with their symptoms at home, their condition gets worse, or their symptoms do not get better after seven days.
“Only call 999 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, do not call 999 just because you are on hold to 111.
"We appreciate that 111 lines are busy, but you will get through after a wait.
“The public play a very important role in slowing the spread of infection.
"By strictly following the latest measures, you will protect yourself, protect the most vulnerable and help to reduce the pressure on NHS Wales and minimise the impact of the virus.”
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