Seven people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, it has been confirmed this morning.

These latest deaths takes the total number in Wales up to 12, with 233 recorded deaths across the UK as a whole before this morning’s announcement.

The chief medical officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton, said: “It is with deep sadness I can confirm a further seven deaths of patients in Wales who tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19).

“This takes the number of deaths in Wales to 12.

“My thoughts are with their families and friends, and I ask that their privacy is respected at this very sad time.”

Five of the deaths were in the Royal Gwent Hospital, one in Nevill Hall and one in Prince Charles Hospital. All were in the high-risk category, either over-70 or with underlying health conditions. No further detail is available at this stage.