Wales confirms first positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

UPDATE: The specific location of the case in Wales has not been officially released however BBC Wales tweeted, and then deleted, that the case is in Swansea. That has been followed by other South Wales based media stating it is Swansea. This is entirely unconfirmed, but the leak of location appears to be consistent.

Original information below…

The Chief Medical Officer, Dr Frank Atherton, has confirmed that a patient in Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

This is the first confirmed case in Wales.

Coronavirus presents with flu-like symptoms including a fever, a cough, or difficulty breathing. Public Health Wales say the current evidence is that most cases appear to be mild.

Dr Atherton said: “I can confirm that one patient in Wales has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

“All appropriate measures to provide care for the individual and to reduce the risk of transmission to others are being taken.

“I can also confirm that the patient had travelled back to Wales from Northern Italy, where the virus was contracted.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to assure the public that Wales and the whole of the UK is well prepared for these types of incidents. Working with our partners in Wales and the UK, we have implemented our planned response, with robust infection control measures in place to protect the health of the public.”

To protect patient confidentiality, no further details regarding the individual will be released.”

For the most up to date information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)  in Wales, please refer to https://phw.nhs.wales/