Around 30 cases of coronavirus have been linked to a single 'social venue' as people in two communities have been warned to take extra care due to a high number of cases.
At present the rate of infection in the Amman Valley area is 1,559.53 per 100,000 people, and 1,578.46 per 100,000 in St Clears. In contrast, the infection rate across Wales stands at 491.5.
Most cases in the Amman Valley have been linked to known social gatherings, according to Carmarthenshire Council, which said around 30 cases had been linked to just one venue - but as yet there were no clear links to known gatherings in St Clears.
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As a result, the c ouncil’s contact tracing team are urging people living, working and socialising at clubs, groups or local community venues in these areas to take extra care.
Council leader Emlyn Dole said: “We are monitoring cases in these areas closely and carrying out enhanced contact tracing to make links and help stop the spread of infection.
“Vaccinations offer the best personal protection against severe illness from the virus, but you can still pass it on even if you are fully vaccinated, so please, if you are feeling unwell with cold or flu like symptoms - even if these are mild - book a PCR test and self-isolate until you get your results, and if our contact tracers get in touch please follow their advice.
“Our teams are making contact with social venues where people are most likely to gather offering extra support and advice, and we would like to thank everyone running these venues for their cooperation so far. We are aware that some social venues in the Amman Valley have closed voluntarily until the situation improves.”
The authority is urging older residents who have been invited for a booster jab to attend their appointments.
And everyone in these areas is being asked to do their best to help stop the spread of infection by reducing social contact, social distancing and meeting outdoors where possible, wearing a mask where required, maintaining good hand hygiene, and staying at home if unwell.
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