COVID rates in parts of Gwent now exceed 300, the latest figures show.

MSOA (middle layer super output areas) data released by Public Health Wales shows that two areas of Gwent have some of the highest rates in Wales.

In the seven days between July 1 and July 7, there were 24 new cases recorded in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran, giving the area a rate of 314.1 cases per 100,000 people, the highest in the region.

Abersychan is also among the worst affected areas over the last week.

The area recorded 18 new cases for a rate of 243.1, putting it in the top ten per cent across Wales.




Gwent: COVID rates in parts of Gwent now exceed 300, the latest figures show.
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