Chief Medical Officer for Wales announces death of first COVID-19 patient in Wales
Prif Swyddog Meddygol Cymru yn cyhoeddi bod y claf cyntaf yng Nghymru wedi marw ar ôl dal COVID-19
Dr Frank Atherton confirms a patient in Wales has sadly died after contracting COVID-19
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton said:
“It is with regret that today I am confirming a patient in Wales has sadly died after contracting COVID-19. I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their request for privacy is respected.
“The patient, who had underlying health conditions, was 68 years old and was being treated at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.”
Notes to editors
The deceased person had no travel history, and who had been living at home before admission to hospital.