POWYS has recorded just one new positive coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours – with the total number of positive cases in the county now up to 4,108.

The number of deaths in Powys remains at 64, according to Public Health Wales (PHW) figures, with that number climbing from 248 to 253 in the latest 24 hours according to more accurate Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.

Powys Teaching Health Board says it is set to reach the milestone of 100,000 vaccine doses delivered in the county by the end of this week.

Powys stats:

Confirmed cases – 4,108

New cases in March 31 data – 1

Rate of new cases per 100,000 in week to March 25 – 18.1

Powys position among Welsh local authorities for rate of new cases – 16th out of 22

Newly-confirmed cases day-by-day:

Wednesday, March 31 - 1

Tuesday, March 30 – 3

Monday, March 29 – 1

Saturday / Sunday, March 27/28 – 4

Friday, March 26 – 1

Thursday, March 25 – 7

The national picture:

One death with coronavirus has been reported in Wales in the past 24 hours, as the number of deaths involving Covid-19 continue to fall for the ninth week in a row.

This means the total number of deaths reported to PHW since the pandemic began remains at 5,507.

A further 60 cases have been reported, taking the total number of positive tests to 209,345.

PHW has confirmed the number of people who have received a first vaccination and the total now stands at 1,427,183. The number of people who have received a second vaccination, and are fully vaccinated is 437,937.

Public Health Wales' statement:

Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Mirroring arrangements at Christmas time, we will not be publishing Coronavirus data on the dashboard or a daily statement on Good Friday (April 2) or Easter Sunday (April 4). It is therefore likely that the daily figures produced on Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6 will be around double the usual 24 hour figure.

“Last week Welsh Government announced the lifting of the ‘stay local’ requirement from Saturday, March 27, and that self-contained holiday accommodation can open for those who live in Wales. People should stay within the borders of Wales unless for essential travel such as work or education.

“In addition, six people from two households are able to meet outdoors, organised outdoors activities for children under 18 can resume, and libraries can re-open.

“This slight easing of Covid lockdown rules is encouraging, however while the number of cases is declining overall, there are still several areas which have significantly higher rates.

“This is a stark reminder of the need for everyone to maintain constant vigilance, by practising hand hygiene, keeping 2m apart from people that you don’t live with, and wearing a mask in indoor environments.

“It is clear that Coronavirus has not 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.