OVER 2,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across Wales today as Ceredigion council pleas with people to ‘be mindful’ this Christmas.

The rate of infection across Wales has dropped below 500, with the latest rate standing at 499.9 cases per 100,000 population.

A total of 2,377 new cases have been recorded across Wales today.

Ceredigion has recorded 27 cases today, again the lowest daily rise in Wale.

Gwynedd has recorded 142 cases today, with Carmarthenshire recording 169; Pembrokeshire recording 127 and Powys, 93.

The rate of infection in Gwynedd remains the highest in Wales, currently standing at 854.2 cases per 100,000 population.

Ceredigion has Wales’ lowest rate, currently standing at 266.9 cases.

Nine deaths have been recorded across Wales today with two in the Hywel Dda Health Board area of Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

These latest deaths take the Hywel Dda total to 609 since the start of the pandemic.

No new deaths have been recorded in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board in north Wales or in Powys, with their total remaining at 1,095 and 82 respectively.

Health chiefs in Ceredigion are asking people to ‘be mindful’ in the run-up to Christmas.

The county council issued the plea earlier today and reminded people that Covid-19 had not gone away.

In the statement, Ceredigion County Council said: “The festive season is traditionally a time when people arrange and enjoy social gatherings with families, friends, neighbours and co-workers.

“Due to the wider restrictions that were in place last year, many of us were prevented from having this opportunity and instead did so virtually.

“This year, as we start to arrange Christmas get-togethers, we ask that you be mindful about your decisions on who you meet and where, as well as remembering the basics that we all know so well by now.

“Supporting our local businesses this festive period is important however it is also vital to remember that Covid-19 has not gone away.”

The Welsh Government has recently updated its advice regarding LFD testing. If you are over the age of 11 you are encouraged to take lateral flow tests twice a week (every 3 or 4 days) if you do not have Covid-19 symptoms. You are also encouraged to take a test if you are going to be in higher risk situations including spending time in crowded or enclosed spaces, before you visit people who are at a higher risk of severe illness from Covid-19 and if you are travelling to other areas of Wales or the UK.