BETSI Cadwaladr Health Board has provided an update on the coronavirus butbreak at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.

The North Wales health board said that as of March 17, 32 patients who are currently Covid positive are being treated at the hospital. 

Of these, 15 contracted the virus while in hospital.

Alyson Constantine, acute care director at Ysbyty Gwynedd, said: “In addition, there are 31 recovering patients who have had COVID-19.

“We continue to ask for the public’s help in managing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. At 112.8 per 100,000 people, Anglesey currently has the second highest COVID-19 incidence rate in Wales with a rise in cases in the Holyhead area."

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Miss Constantine added: "We must all play our part by following the guidance in place, as we are still seeing people of all ages being admitted into our hospital with the virus.

“Covid-19 does not just affect the elderly and the vulnerable. It can affect any of us.

“Please continue to help us by sticking to social distancing, wearing a mask, not mixing with family and friends and keeping areas well ventilated indoors to help reduce transmission.”