More than 100 tests will be carried out every week on social services staff who are showing coronavirus symptoms.

Powys County Council said that from today (Wednesday, April 1) around 15 tests will be carried out everyday on key workers who provide social care for vulnerable adults and children.

The council also said it will continue to call on the government for a "consistent" supply of personal protective equipment to keep staff safe.

The council said: "Following meetings with Public Health Wales, NHS, Welsh Government and WLGA, the council has agreement for immediate start on testing for key roles within social services if someone if symptomatic so we can rule in/out Covid19 and support front line staff to return to work as soon as possible. This includes roles within the Local Authority and in the private sector providing services on our behalf. This starts today and we have approximately 15 tests/day which equates to 105/week for the Powys system.

They added:"The council has also received delivery PPE – the stock is sufficient to meet current public health guidelines for staff use. The council is expecting an update from the government on PPE usage and will continue to lobby for consistent supply of equipment."