Over 1,500 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Wales, the latest figures show.

There have been 112 new cases identified overnight, taking the total of confirmed cases in Wales to 1,563.

Seven more deaths from the Covid-19 virus have also been recorded, taking the total in Wales to 69.

Seven new cases have been identified in the Hywel Dda area, taking the total in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire to 94, but that figure may change according to health officials as they try to ascertain where patients are from.

There are 86 cases in the Betsi Cadwaladr area and 23 in Powys.

In total 1,801 people have died in the UK from the virus.

Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “112 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,563, although the true number of cases is likely to be higher. 

“It should be noted that while today’s number of cases is lower than numbers previously reported, this should not automatically be considered a trend as case numbers can be subject to daily fluctuation.

“7 further deaths have been reported to us of people who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the number of deaths in Wales to 69.

“We offer our condolences to families and friends affected, and we ask those reporting on the situation to respect patient confidentiality.

“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is now circulating in every part of Wales.  The single most important action we can all take in fighting Coronavirus is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS, and save lives.

“We know that staying at home can be hard, and we want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus.”

“Members of the public must adhere to social distancing rules about staying at home, and away from others, introduced by the UK and Welsh Government.