One person has tested positive for coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Powys to 4,147 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 65. That number stands at 266 according to more accurate Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.

Localised data during the seven days leading up to Sunday, April 11, shows that Welshpool had four confirmed cases, Llanfyllin and Llanwddyn (4) and Hay-on-Wye and Talgarth (4). All other areas had fewer than two confirmed cases.

Across Wales, there have been 48 new cases and no deaths.

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Powys stats

Confirmed cases – 4,147

New cases in Thursday, April 16, data – 1

Rate of new cases per 100,000 in week to April 11 – 15.1

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 266 in Powys.

Newly-confirmed cases day-by-day

Friday, April 16 - 1

Thursday, April 15 – 7

Wednesday, April 14 - 0

Tuesday, April 13 - 2

Monday, April 12 - 2

Sunday, April 11 – 3

Saturday, April 10 – 8

Friday, April 9 – 3

The national picture

No further deaths have been recorded in Wales, and the total remains at 5,535. The total number of deaths in Wales involving Covid-19, however, stands at 7,793, according to the ONS.

There were 48 new cases reported, taking the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 210,729.

Wales' seven-day case rate is now 16.7 per 100,000.

Around 1,657,028 people in Wales have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, and 574,590 have had their second dose.

Public Health Wales statement

Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response, said: “Ahead of the weekend, we would like to remind the public that Coronavirus is still circulating in our communities and a large number of people have not been fully vaccinated. 

"It is therefore vital that people observe social distancing, where face coverings when in indoor spaces, and wash hands regularly.  These actions will help to prevent transmission of the virus. 

“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. Currently a maximum of six people from two households can meet outdoors, including in private gardens.

“Welsh Government have announced that people who cannot work from home will be able to access free lateral flow self-test kits from tomorrow, Friday 16 April.

“The rapid coronavirus tests will be available from local test sites across Wales.

“Welsh Government also announced that, following advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), that people over 16 who live with individuals with severely weakened immune systems should be offered COVID-19 vaccinations as a priority.

“As schools return please do not send your child to school if they are unwell, even if you are not sure if they have Coronavirus. 

“Please continue to work from home if at all possible."

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.