A rise in cases of Covid-19 in North Wales has led to a call for action.

North Wales MS Llyr Gruffydd says figures demonstrating a rise of Covid-19 cases in Wrexham Maelor Hospital and within the Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board area “paints a worrying picture of an infection that isn’t under control”.

Figures have also risen at hospitals in Deeside, Mold, and Chirk.

Plaid Cymru MS Mr Gruffydd is calling for the testing of all patients admitted to hospital as well as NHS staff to prevent further spread within the community.

He said: "New figures showing Covid-19 being confirmed in three community hospitals in Flintshire and Wrexham are very worrying and come on top of an ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases at the Maelor. Deeside, Mold and Chirk hospitals have all now got confirmed cases on their wards.

"As well as testing all patients - not just the ones on affected wards - it’s also vital that all NHS staff are tested to limit further transmission.

"Coupled with the rising number of cases in the community in Wrexham, it paints a worrying picture of an infection that isn’t under control in this part of Wales. I have written requesting further urgent clarification from Betsi Cadwaladr on whether they understand why this is a growing problem in the region."

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has been asked to comment.