Seven people have tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Powys to 4,078 since the outbreak began, official figures show.

The number of Powys residents who have died following a positive test, according to Public Health Wales, remains at 63. That number stands at 248 according to more accurate Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.

Localised data during the seven days leading up to Tuesday, March 16, shows that Crickhowell, Llangynidr and Llangorse had six confirmed cases, Brecon (3) and Ystradgynlais and Tawe Uchaf (3). All other areas had fewer than two confirmed cases.

Across Wales, six more people have died after contracting the virus, and there were 196 new cases.

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Powys stats

Confirmed cases – 4,078

New cases in Sunday, March 21, data – 7

Rate of new cases per 100,000 in week to March 16 – 20.4

Why are figures lower in Powys?

Deaths of Powys residents can be skewed as many of the county’s patients deemed acute are transferred to hospitals in England.

Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures therefore are usually considered a stronger indicator of the overall impact of the virus, and which are based on all deaths where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate. ONS figures stand at 248 in Powys.

Newly-confirmed cases day-by-day

Sunday, March 21 - 7

Saturday, March 20 - 3

Friday, March 19 – 1

Thursday, March 18 – 7

Wednesday, March 17 – 1

Tuesday, March 16 – 1

Monday, March 15 – 7

The national picture

A further six people have died in Wales, taking the total to 5,488. The total number of deaths in Wales involving Covid-19, however, stands at 7,632, according to the ONS.

There were 196 new cases reported, taking the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 207,842.

Wales' seven-day case rate is now 42 per 100,000.

Around 1,258,769 people in Wales have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, and 338,959 have had their second dose.

Public Health Wales statement

Dr Eleri Davies, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “While the level of infection across Wales has declined in recent weeks, there are still several areas which have significantly higher rates.

“It is vitally important that we don’t lose the substantial gains that have been made, and therefore I would like to send a clear message to everyone that Coronavirus hasn’t gone away and there are still a large number of people who have not been vaccinated.  In order to protect everyone, including the most vulnerable, we must all stick to the rules.

“Welsh Government restrictions state that you should not go into any other household or mix indoors with other people who you don’t live with.

“If you are contacted by your local TTP team then it is important that you are truthful with them about where you have been and who you have met.  They are not there to judge, they are there to help prevent ongoing transmission of the virus and to protect the community.

“If you are asked to self-isolate by your local TTP team then please ensure that you do so for the full ten days – this will help break any chains of transmission.

“We encourage everyone, whatever their background, social demographic and ethnicity, to have the vaccine when they are offered it."

If you or a member of your household develop a cough, fever or change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate immediately and book a free Coronavirus test, either by calling 119 or by visiting www.gov.wales/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19.