Coronavirus cases across Wales continue to fall with 60 new cases being identified nationwide today.

One new death has been recorded in Wales today, taking the total since the pandemic began to 5,507.

One new case was recorded in Ceredigion today with Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire both recording two cases.

Powys also recorded just one new case of Covid-19 while Gwynedd recorded four.

The total number of cases recorded in Wales since the start of the pandemic stands at 209,345.

The total number of cases across the three counties is now 15,829 – 10,682 in Carmarthenshire, 3,410 in Pembrokeshire and 1,749 in Ceredigion.

Powys has recorded a total of 4,108 cases over the last year with Gwynedd recording 3,267.

Across Wales, 1,427,183 have received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine and 437,937 a second dose.

Dr Robin Lowe, incident director for the outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Last week Welsh Government announced the lifting of the ‘stay local’ requirement from 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 practicing hand hygiene, keeping 2m 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.”