A FURTHER 14 people have sadly died in North Wales in relation to coronavirus, according to the latest data.

Public Health Wales has confirmed that as of 2pm on Saturday (May 2), there have been 42 new cases of the virus reported across the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board area, bringing the region's total to 1,320.

Of these confirmed cases, it includes nine in Wrexham, eight in Denbighshire, seven in Gywnedd, seven in Conwy, six in Flintshire and five in Anglesey.

The latest data has also confirmed that the cumulative number of deaths across the region currently stands at 140, an increase of 14 more people than yesterday (May 1).

Across Wales in general, the number of positive COVID tests has risen by 183 to reach a total of 10,155. The country-wide death toll stands at 969, a rise of 44 people since Friday data.

Dr Chris Williams, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said:

“We seem to have passed the peak and flattened the curve of new cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, which appears to be an indication of the effectiveness of lockdown measures. We are currently working with Welsh Government to determine the best approach for when the lockdown is eventually eased.

“In the meantime, social distancing rules remain in effect. Public Health Wales fully supports Welsh Government’s revised stay-at-home regulations. The message has not changed – anyone can get coronavirus, anyone can spread it. Stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives.

“Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still circulating in every part of Wales, and the single most important action we can all take in fighting the virus is to stay at home. We want to thank each and every person across Wales for doing their bit to help slow the spread of the virus.

"While emphasising the importance of staying at home, we also want to reinforce the message from NHS Wales that urgent and emergency care services for physical and mental health are still open and accessible."