North Wales is only just reaching its peak in the number of Coronavirus cases, according to health officials.
The number of Covid-19 cases in Betsi Cadwaladr health board (BCUHB) has now passed 2,000 and has been higher than other parts of Wales since early May.
To date there have been 2,123 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the health board area, with 41 new cases, the highest daily figure for an area, reported by Public Health Wales on Monday. The true number of cases is likely to be higher as not everyone with symptoms is tested.
Dr Chris Stockport, BCUHB’s executive director of primary and community care, told the BBC: “It appears that we are reaching the peak of the pandemic here in north Wales and we now expect to see a plateauing of cases.
“We have taken a range of measures to ensure we are well prepared for a surge in Covid-19 cases, including increasing bed capacity in our existing hospitals, and rapidly establishing our three temporary Rainbow Hospitals.
“As things stand we don’t expect these temporary hospital beds to be needed for some weeks.
“It’s now more important than ever that people continue to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.”
Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board
Cases: 2,123 (+41)
Deaths: 198 (+2)
People Tested: 8,821 (+301)
Cases per 100k residents: 304.0
Gwynedd
Cases: 341 (+8)
People Tested: 1,528 (+40)
Cases per 100k residents: 274.6
Anglesey
Cases: 170 (+13)
People Tested: 820 (+42)
Cases per 100k residents: 243.0
*Figures correct as of 18 May 2020
Graph Lloyd Cymru
