A total of 35 new cases have been reported - almost double the amount announced on August 24

The number of new cases reported by PHW was 35. On Monday the number of new cases was 19, while Tuesday and Wednesday's figure was 28 and 34 respectively.

These are the key details from Thursday's release:

Deaths reported today: One

Cases reported today: 35

Number of new tests: 5,194

Total deaths with lab-confirmed coronavirus in Wales: 1,595

Deaths in Wales where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate (latest ONS data): 2,551


Coronavirus: Daily cases highest since mid-June

The number of daily UK cases of coronavirus has risen to 1,522 in 24 hours - up from 1,048 on Wednesday - the highest tally since mid-June.

This is still much lower than the 5,000 new cases a day in April, at the peak of the epidemic.

Cases have been rising across Europe and began edging up again in the UK in July, after falling in June.

A number of areas have seen a spike in infections, with Birmingham and Northampton the latest places affected.




wales: A total of 35 new cases have been reported - almost double the amount announced on August 24
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uk: Coronavirus: Daily cases highest since mid-June
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53938272