BETSI Cadwaladr University Health Board has confirmed that a small number of patients linked to a Covid-19 outbreak at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Eryri are being treated at Ysbyty Dolgellau.

Gill Harris, executive director for nursing and midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: “As of this morning, we are caring for 39 patients who are currently Covid-19 positive at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Eryri, of which we currently have 15 patients which are confirmed hospital acquired infection.

“A small number of patients linked to the outbreak are now being cared for at Ysbyty Dolgellau.

“We are continuing to manage the situation and the wards affected by the outbreak remain closed to admissions and visitors.

“We are also managing outbreaks affecting a small number of patients across hospitals in the central region. This includes Glan Clwyd Hospital and Llandudno Hospital.

“Cases of Covid-19 are rising across North Wales so now it is more important than ever that we all continue to follow the guidance in place inside our healthcare settings."