People still need to take steps to avoid coming into contact with the coronavirus as leisure centres in Wales reopen, it has been warned.

The Flash Leisure Centre Welshpool, Maldwyn Leisure Centre in Newtown, and Rhayader Leisure Centre have all reopened their doors for gym users today, with the swimming pools set to follow suit on Monday, August 17.

Powys Council's remaining sites will then reopen on Tuesday, September 1, with the exception of Bro Ddyfi Machynlleth which will remain closed for now while work is carried out on the building.

But while the reopening of the centres may be a cause for celebration, it came with a warning from Public Health Wales not to be complacent.

"With swimming pools, indoor fitness studios, gyms and leisure centres reopening today we must remember that coronavirus has not gone away," the body said on Twitter.

"Please remember to keep yourselves and each other safe by washing your hands regularly and keeping two metres apart."

Centres in Powys will reopen on a phased basis and all activities, including use of the gym, swimming pool and fitness classes, will need to be pre-booked as the number of people permitted in each facility will be limited for safety and NHS Test and Trace purposes.

Cllr Rachel Powell, Powys County Council's cabinet member for young people, culture and leisure, said: "Leisure centres have always been a unique resource to support wellbeing, reduce obesity and safeguard mental health, which supports the public health agendas and prevents further ill-health within our communities.

"The pandemic has to some extent, increased such associated risks and therefore to re-open these facilities within Powys, is very much welcomed.

"Clearly, social distancing will need to be adhered to and the layouts may well change to accommodate this, however we look forward to operating fully in the future, when it is safe to do so."