Twenty more people have tested positive for Covid-19 at a bakery in Bala.

The latest figures from the Incident Management Team dealing with the outbreak at Cake Crew show that there are 68 Covid-19 cases confirmed amongst the food manufacturing facility staff.

The company employs 330 people, meaning more than a fifth of the workforce has now tested positive.

A statement released yesterday said: “As part of their efforts to deal with the situation the company is working closely with an Incident Management Team ( IMT), which includes representatives from the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Public Health Wales, Gwynedd, Powys and Conwy Councils, as well as Shropshire Council. The team is in close contact with authorities in Denbighshire and Wrexham where a proportion of cases connected to the incident also live.

“A Mobile Testing Unit has been moved to a site adjacent to the factory and workers are tested using this facility. Furthermore, workers are undertaking their own regular tests at home, before travelling to work. It is hoped that this testing regime, coupled with the control measures that the company have adopted, will bring the outbreak under control.

“This is a difficult time for all staff and local residents, but we would urge anyone who has tested positive or who have been identified as contacts to self-isolate to help stop the spread of the virus.

“The local Test, Trace and Protect teams are in contact with everyone who is affected and we would urge the Public to follow the advice offered in order to keep themselves, their loved ones and local community safe. Anyone who develops any Covid-19 symptoms are urged to self-isolate and arrange a test immediately.

“We would also remind the public that they have a vital role in preventing the spread of Covid-19. They can do this by wearing a face covering, observing social distancing, washing hands regularly and keeping windows and doors open where possible to help ventilate indoor areas.”

An outbreak at the factory was announced on 21 April when 42 Covid-19 cases were linked to the site.

A further six cases were confirmed on 24 April, and another 20 yesterday, bringing the total number affected to 68.