There are 89 new coronavirus cases in Wales, bringing the total number to 230, it has been announced this afternoon (Saturday, March 21).

Dr Chris Williams, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus outbreak response at Public Health Wales, has said that the true number of cases is likely to be higher.

It is not yet clear how many, if any, of the new 89 cases are from Powys. This is expected to be revealed shortly.

In total, three people in Wales, who tested positive for coronavirus, have died.  

Dr Williams said: “We are working closely with health boards, NHS 111 and the Welsh Government to develop systems so that NHS Wales and members of the public have appropriate access to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. Based on careful risk assessment, a phased rollout of testing will commence starting with health care workers involved in frontline patient facing clinical care.

“Testing capacity is being expanded and is currently prioritised for patients, health care workers involved in frontline patient facing clinical care, and others where recommended by health board medical directors. As our testing capacity increases, further guidance will be issued on those who are eligible for testing.

“Members of the public should follow the latest public health advice.”

The latest guidance is:

• People who live with others should stay at home for 14 days if they, or anyone in their household, has either a high temperature or a new and continuous cough

• People who live alone should stay at home for seven days if they develop a high temperature or a new and continuous cough

• Everyone should avoid non-essential contact with others and unnecessary travel; Pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and similar venues are currently shut to prevent infection spreading in closed spaces

• Everyone should work from home where they possibly can

• People over 70, and vulnerable groups of any age will be advised in the next few days to be shielded from social contact for several weeks

People who are staying at home for 14 days due to another case of illness in the household, who develop symptoms, should then self-isolate for seven days from the onset of the symptoms.

People who are self-isolating, or in a household with someone who is self-isolating, should read the full stay-at-home guidance.

For the guidance in full, visit the Department of Health and Social Care website.