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Thomas Deacon

One coronavirus death reported in Wales as 22 new cases confirmed

Wales has recorded one new coronavirus death, health officials said. As of Sunday, July, 26 the total death toll in Wales since the outbreak began now stands at 1,549.

Public Health Wales (PHW) said on Sunday that 22 new cases had been reported.

Since the pandemic started there have been 17,125 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Wales.

The Aneurin Bevan, Cwm Taf Morgannwg and Hwyel Dda health boards all reported no new cases on Sunday.

Betsi Calwaladr University Health Board saw the largest increase with 18 new cases.

Cardiff and Vale health board and Powys health board both saw one new case, and Swansea Bay saw two new cases.

It comes as the Welsh Government confirmed on Saturday that campsites and tourist accommodation with shared facilities, such as hotels, could re-open.

On Monday, July 27, cinemas, museums, and beauty salons are set to open their doors as well and a new rule making it compulsory to wear a face covering on public transport comes into force.

The following businesses are able to open their doors on Monday:

  • beauty salons
  • nail parlours
  • tattoo shops
  • cinemas
  • amusement arcades
  • museums and galleries

On Saturday, July 25, Wales recorded no new coronavirus deaths for the fifth time in a week.

There have now been no new deaths reported byPHW on 11 occasions this month (July 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25).

However, this doesn't necessarily mean no-one died with the virus on those specific dates as it can take several days for a death to be logged officially.

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