Ceredigion has recorded 10 new cases of coronavirus today, according to official statistics.

Across Wales, 1,158 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the past 24 hours according to Public Health Wales, with six new deaths attributed to the virus, taking the nation’s total to 1,783 since the pandemic began in March.

The latest confirmed cases takes Ceredigion’s seven-day total to 35, with an infection rate of 48.1 cases per 100,000 population, which is the standard measurement across the UK.

Official statistics from Public Health Wales show that of the 35 cases recorded in the past seven days, nine have been recorded in the Borth and Bontgoch area.

Seven have been recorded in the Rheidol, Ystwyth & Caron area; five in Aberystwyth North; five in Beulah, Troedyraur and Llandysul; three in Aberystwyth South; and 0-2 cases in other areas of the county.

No new cases have been recorded at Aberystwyth University, with 37 cases recorded since September.

Pembrokeshire now has the lowest rate of infection with 33.4 cases per 100,000 over the last seven days after recording just five new cases today.

Gwynedd recorded 10 new cases today, taking its seven-day total to 95 cases and leaving the county with an infection rate of 76.3.

Away from Bangor, which is still recording the most cases of coronavirus in Gwynedd, Harlech and Llanbedr has recorded seven new cases in the last seven days, with six new cases in Pwllheli and Morfa Nefyn, and five in the Tywyn and Llangelynnin area.

Abersoch and Aberdaron have recorded four new cases; Porthmadog, three; Criccieth and Llanaelhaearn, three; Blaenau Ffestiniog and Trawsfynydd, three; and Barmouth and Dolgellau, 0-2 cases.

Powys recorded 13 new cases today, taking the weekly total to 65 and leaving the county with an infection rate of 49.1.

Machynlleth and Banwy has recorded seven cases in the last seven days with Llanidloes, Blaen Hafren and Llandinam, 0-2 cases.

Carmarthenshire saw the biggest jump in cases in West Wales over the past 24 hours with 72 recorded cases, taking the seven-day total to 193 cases and giving the county an infection rate of 102.2 cases per 100,000 population.

Of those cases in the last week, seven were recorded in Tre-lech, Cenarth and Llangeler and five in Llanfihangel ar Arth and Llanybydder.

The majority of cases remain in South Wales, with Cardiff recording 1,120 new cases of coronavirus in the last week and giving the city an infection rate of 305.3, which is still lower than Merthyr Tydfil (379.6), Rhondda Cynon Taf (341.1) and Blaenau Gwent (322.1).

Dr Eleri Davies, incident director for the outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales is reminding people that firebreak restrictions came into effect in Wales at 6pm on Friday, 23 October, and will last until the start of Monday, 9 November.  

“We urge the public to stick to the new rules, which are vital to help us regain control of the virus, to protect the NHS, and save lives.

“Although national and local measures have made a difference, further action is now needed. Cases continue to rise in Wales, hospital admissions are increasing, including those into critical care, and sadly so are the numbers of people dying from the virus.

“Under the rules, people must stay at home, except for very limited purposes. They must not visit other households or meet other people they do not live with.

“Certain businesses and venues, including bars, restaurants and most shops must close.

“Face coverings continue to be mandatory in the indoor public spaces that remain open, subject to certain exemptions and exceptions, including on public transport and in taxis.

“During the firebreak it is still important to look after your health, and you can you continue to attend appointments and seek help for urgent medical issues.

“Attending a booked NHS flu vaccination appointment and any of Public Health Wales’ screening clinics is a legitimate reason to travel during the firebreak.

“NHS Wales is still here to help you if you need care, and it’s important you continue to attend appointments and seek help for urgent medical issues. You can leave your home to access local health services, including your GP surgery, dentist, optometrist or other health service.”