The multi-agency group which is working to protect the county’s communities from Covid-19 is urging Gwynedd residents to follow the regulations to stop the spread of the virus.

 

Gwynedd currently has the highest Coronavirus incidence rate in Wales over the past seven days (at 89.1 per 100,000), above the national average (50.9 per 100,000).

Unlike most other Welsh counties, the number of reported Covid-19 infections are not decreasing significantly week on week. The Gwynedd Prevention and Surveillance Group is urging the public to follow the rules and keep the county’s communities safe.  

 Dafydd Williams, Gwynedd Council’s Head of Environment and Chair of the Gwynedd Prevention and Surveillance Group said: “It is almost a year since the first lockdown was introduced and we know that it has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone. The vaccination programme is gathering pace and we can look forward to some light at the end of the tunnel.

“As a county, we have achieved so much together to protect Gwynedd’s communities. But now is not the time to let our guard down – we appreciate that the picture nationally is improving, but the situation in Gwynedd remains a cause for concern.

“We know that people want to get back to life as it was before Covid-19, but the fact is that the virus remains a very real threat. The latest figures show that we cannot let our guard down and that we must continue to follow the Covid-19 rules.

“For now, we need to stick to the basic rules to keep each other safe and to protect the vital NHS services we rely on.

“By playing your part to control the spread of this virus, you will undoubtedly save lives here in Gwynedd.”

To keep your communities safe, please remember to:

  • Stay at home
  • Work from home if you can
  • Wear a face covering where required
  • Open windows to allow fresh air in
  • Wash your hands regularly
  • Stay 2 metres from anyone you do not live with.

Anyone showing symptoms should start self-isolating along with all their household members and arrange a test immediately. There are a number of testing centres located here in the county.

 For more information about current Alert Level 4 restrictions in Wales, visit the Welsh Government website: https://gov.wales/alert-level-4