MORE than 100 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Wrexham and Flintshire, according to the latest public health data.

Figures released by Public Health Wales reveal that as of October 20, there were 49 new confirmed cases in Flintshire, and 66 confirmed in Wrexham.

These figures take the total confirmed cases in Wrexham to 2,257, with Flintshire standing at 1,673.

Regionally, the latest figures show there were a total of 205 new cases confirmed across North Wales covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, taking the overall total up to 8,119.

Conwy saw 28 new confirmed cases, with 17 in Anglesey, 22 in Denbighshire, and 23 in Gwynedd.

There have been 10 new suspected COVID-related deaths across Wales.

To date, the total number of people in Wales who have died after testing positive for coronavirus stands at 1,722.

So far, 663,264 people have undergone coronavirus tests in Wales.

Dr Giri Shankar, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales supports yesterday’s announcement by the Welsh Government of a two-week national ‘fire-break’ to disrupt the transmission of Coronavirus in Wales.

"These new restrictions will come into effect at 6pm on Friday, 23 October, and will last until the start of Monday, 9 November.

“Cases continue to rise in Wales, hospital admissions are increasing, including those into critical care, and sadly so are the numbers of people dying from the virus.

“Although national and local measures have made a difference, further action is now needed.

"These new rules are vital to regain control of the virus, to protect the NHS, and save lives.

“Under the rules announced yesterday, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes. "They must not visit other households or meet other people they do not live with.

“Certain businesses and venues, including bars, restaurants and most shops must close.

“Secondary schools will provide learning online only for the week after half-term, other than for children in years seven and eight.

"Primary schools and childcare settings will remain open.

“Face coverings continue to be mandatory in the indoor public spaces that remain open, subject to certain exemptions and exceptions, including on public transport and in taxis.

"Attending a pre-booked screening clinic, medical appointment or flu vaccination is a permitted reason for travel.

“It’s especially important to look after our mental health and wellbeing at this time.

"You can find sources of advice and guidance on our website if you need some help or are worried about a loved one.

“More information about the new rules is available at the Welsh Government website.

“From today, on our public facing dashboard, we are reporting by sub-local authority area – or 'Middle Super Output Area.'

"These areas of around 2,000-6,000 households used for the purposes of statistical analysis.

"This allows us to report at local level, while maintaining numbers high enough to protect individual patient details.”

“If you or a member of your household develop symptoms of the Coronavirus, such as a cough, fever or change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate immediately and book a free Coronavirus test at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or by calling 119.

“Helpful advice and support is available via the NHS COVID-19 app.

"As well as providing alerts if you have been in contact with someone with Coronavirus, the app will also tell you the current risk level in your area.

“Information about the symptoms of Coronavirus is available on the Public Health Wales website, or via the NHS 111 Wales symptom checker.”