The number of coronavirus cases recorded in Powys has risen again after two more confirmed instances of the disease were announced on Sunday.

There have now been 48 cases of coronavirus in Powys, although the true figure is thought to be much higher.

The number across Wales shot up again, to 3,197, after 355 new cases were found on Sunday. Eleven duplicate cases have now been discovered, accounting for the slight disparity with yesterday's numbers.

Another 12 people in Wales are now known to have died while suffering from the disease, taking the overall figure to 166.

Dr Giri Shankar, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: "We know that staying at home can be hard especially when the weather is nice and we want everyone to follow the rules. 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."

Dr Shankar added: “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.”

Public Health Wales has tested more than 12,000 people since the beginning of the outbreak.