Number of people to die from coronavirus in Wales rises to 22

The number of people to die from coronavirus in Wales has risen to 22, an increase of five since Tuesday.

The number of confirmed cases of the virus in Wales has also jumped by 150 to 628.

Public Health Wales says the true number of people infected with the virus is likely to be higher.

Dr Robin Howe, Incident Director for the outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “150 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 628, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher.

“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now circulating in every part of Wales.

“Five further deaths have been reported to us of people who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the number of deaths in Wales to 22.

“We offer our condolences to the family and friends affected, and we ask those reporting on the situation to respect patient confidentiality.”

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