Gwynedd has recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus today, according to official statistics.

The 11 cases in Gwynedd give it the second highest daily figure in the Betsi Cadwaladr region of North Wales with Anglesey coming top with 18 new cases today.

Ceredigion has recorded two new cases today while Carmarthenshire has recorded seven and Pembrokeshire, six.

Just one new case has been recorded in Powys today.

Rolling seven-day figures, which cover the period 15 to 21 March, show that 40 cases were recorded in Gwynedd, giving it a rate of infection of 32.1 cases per 100,000 population.

Ceredigion rate a rate of infection of 9.6 – the lowest in Wales – while Carmarthenshire had a rate of 27.5, Pembrokeshire, 27.8 and Powys, 19.6.

190 cases have been recorded across Wales with the country currently having a rate of infection of 38.5 cases per 100,000 populations.

Three new deaths have been reported today, taking the total number of Covid-19 related deaths in Wales to 5,498.

Giving the daily statement, Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the Covid-19 outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Welsh Government has announced the lifting of the ‘stay local’ requirement from tomorrow, Saturday, 27 March, and that self-contained holiday accommodation can open for those who live in Wales. People should stay within the borders of Wales unless for essential travel such as work or education.

“In addition, six people from two households are able to meet outdoors, organised outdoors activities for children under 18 can resume, and libraries can reopen.

“This slight easing of Covid lockdown rules is encouraging, however while the number of cases is declining overall, there are still several areas which have significantly higher rates.

“This is a stark reminder of the need for everyone to maintain constant vigilance, by practising hand hygiene, keeping two metres apart from people that you don’t live with, and wearing a mask in indoor environments.

“It is clear that coronavirus has not gone away, and there are still a large number of people who have not been vaccinated. In order to protect everyone, including the most vulnerable, we must all stick to the rules.

“Welsh Government restrictions state that you should not go into any other household or mix indoors with other people who you don’t live with.”