NO NEW coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Powys in the last 24 hours.

Today's Public Health Wales Figures show no more cases of coronavirus has been confirmed in Powys since yesterday, leaving the total number at 299.

There have been 14 deaths in the county overall according to their figures, but Powys Teaching Health Board has indicated a preference to use the ONS data as the strongest indicator of the spread of the disease in the county.

ONS data shows there have been 90 coronavirus deaths in Powys as their figures refer to all cases in which coronavirus is mentioned on a death certificate, even where it may not have been the primary cause of death.

Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Non-essential retailers in Wales were permitted to open from Monday (June 22), providing that they were able to comply with social distancing measures.

“Public Health Wales welcomes the relaxation of lockdown measures, but reminds the public that we are not yet back to business as usual.

“We all have a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus by always sticking to social distancing guidelines – that’s staying two metres away from others and washing hands regularly.

“While shopping, members of the public should use contactless payment where possible, and reduce contact with goods. Where available, use sanitiser outside your home, especially as you enter a building and after you have had contact with surfaces. Avoid touching your face.

“Further relaxation of lockdown measures, including the lifting of the restriction on non-essential travel to around five miles, is planned for Monday, July 6, providing that community transmission continues to reduce.

“It is important to note that until a further announcement is made by Welsh Government, then the current measures remain in place - as a general rule, people should not travel more than five miles from home. This will help to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading as people begin to travel more.

“Future relaxation of lockdown measures will also be dependent on everyone following advice set out in the ‘Test, Trace, Protect’ strategy, including self-isolating when required. Complying with social distancing and hygiene measures remains extremely important."