Almost 7,000 people in Wales have been diagnosed with coronavirus, figures show.

The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Wales has now risen to 6,936 - with 292 new cases since Friday.

Another 28 people have died from the virus in the last 24 hours - taking the death toll up to 534.

Figures from Public Health Wales show that 20,766 patients have now been tested for coronavirus, and of those 13,830 tested negative.

There are 679 cases of Covid-19 in the Betsi Cadwaladar University Health Board area - with 45 new cases reported.

A total of 15,464 patients have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK as of 5pm on Friday, the Department of Health said, up by 888 from 14,576 the day before.

The Department of Health said, as of 9am on Saturday, 357,023 people have been tested of which 114,217 tested positive.

Overall, 460,437 tests have concluded, with 21,389 tests on Friday, excluding data from Northern Ireland.

North Wales cases

Anglesey: No new cases - total 39

Conwy: Eight new cases - total 92

Denbighshire: 17 new cases - total 153

Flintshire: Seven new cases - total 147

Gwynedd: Seven new cases - total 119

Wrexham: Six new cases - total 129

Dr Chris Williams, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales fully supports the three week extension of lockdown measures, announced on 16 April, which is essential to avoid reversing the gains we have made in slowing the spread of this virus, protecting our NHS, and saving lives.

“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still circulating in every part of Wales, and the single most important action we can all take in fighting the virus is to stay at home.  We want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus. 

"While emphasising the importance of staying at home, we also want to reinforce the message from NHS Wales that urgent and emergency care services for physical and mental health are still open and accessible.

“For parents, if your child is unwell and you are concerned you should seek help.  If you have urgent dental pain you should still call your dentist. If you have a health complaint that is worrying you and won’t go away you should call your GP practice. If you or a family member are seriously ill or injured you should dial 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department."

Speaking about testing, Dr Williams added: “Public Health Wales is working with our partners in Welsh Government, the wider NHS in Wales, the other UK nations and others to monitor and respond to the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales.

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