THE LATEST number of coronavirus cases at Wrexham Maelor Hospital has been confirmed.

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board says there currently remains 59 cases at the hospital, as well as a "small number" of Mold and Deeside community hospitals, as well as at Chirk Hospital.

Gill Harris, executive director of Nursing and Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: “As of this morning we have had no new COVID-19 cases at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

“There are 59 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Wrexham Maelor.

“Please help us to continue to reduce the risk of transmission by only visiting the Wrexham Maelor site if it is absolutely necessary. Supporting vulnerable family or friends, or accessing healthcare services, remain the only reasons anyone other than staff should be accessing the site.

“Our Patient Advice and Liaison Support Service has a Letters to Loved Ones service in place to help you keep in touch with friends and family in hospital without needing to visit.

“We urge residents across North Wales, not just in the Wrexham area, to continue to follow the guidance set by Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.

“Signs to look out for include a new continuous cough, high temperature, and a loss of or change in your normal sense of taste or smell."