The national picture Four local authority areas in Wales are now recording Covid-19 case rates higher than 1,000 new cases per 100,000 people. They are: Merthyr Tydfil (1,317.8 - the highest rate anywhere in the UK), Bridgend, (1,159.5), Blaenau Gwent (1,019.2) and Neath Port Talbot (1,008.3) According to Public Health Wales there were 3,013 new cases reported, taking the total number of cases since the pandemic began to 131,102. Cases per 100,000 for the last seven days has increased to 645. As of 8am on Wednesday, December 16, a total of 10,917 people in Wales has received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, according to Public Health Wales.
Public Health Wales statement
North Wales coronavirus area breakdown as more than 200 new cases reported
In total, 16,384 Covid-19 cases have been reported in North Wales
Updated
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East Devon’s 20 Covid-safe public toilets will be closed on Christmas Day and will re-open as usual from Boxing Day onwards.
Due to the level of staffing needed for the required enhanced cleaning for Covid 19 compliance, the council has decided to close the public toilets on Christmas Day.
An East Devon District Council spokesman said: Closing the toilets on Christmas Day will allow staff to be with their extended families - their ‘Christmas Bubble’ - which, due to national restrictions, is the only day where they can meet their family and friends.