Dr Frank Atherton confirms a further seven COVID-19 related deaths in Wales
Dr Frank Atherton yn cadarnhau saith o farwolaethau pellach yn gysylltiedig â COVID-19 yng Nghymru
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton, said:
“It is with deep sadness I can confirm a further seven deaths of patients in Wales who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
“This takes the number of deaths in Wales to 12.
“My thoughts are with their families and friends, and I ask that their privacy is respected at this very sad time.”
Five of the deaths were in the Royal Gwent Hospital, one in Nevill Hall and one in Prince Charles Hospital. All were in the high-risk category, either over-70 or with underlying health conditions. No further detail is available at this stage.
Notes to editors
From Monday, announcements about deaths related to COVID-19 in Wales will be made by Public Health Wales as part of their daily public information update at www.phw.nhs.wales