THE person who has become the first to be tested positive in Anglesey for of Novel Coronavirus hasn't seen anyone on Anglesey or in Wales for a number of weeks.

Public Health Wales confirmed on Friday, March 13 that there has been one case of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Anglesey local authority area.

Other new cases include:

Two in Swansea, one in Cardiff, one in Carmarthenshire, one in Flintshire, one in Monmouthshire, one in Newport and Powys.

Plaid Cymru Assembly Member for Ynys Mon, Rhun ap Iorwerth - the Plaid Cymru Shadow Health Minister - said: “Following confirmation of the first coronavirus case on the island, I know people are concerned, but I’ve spoken with the family of this person – I’ve been in touch with them for a few days, helping them to get a test.

“This person hasn’t seen anyone on Anglesey or in Wales for a number of weeks, because the person had been outside Wales for a period and I’m told they’ve been in total self-isolation since their return, due to concerns about their symptoms. Since then, a test has taken place, it’s positive, and the person is still in self-isolation.

“Of course, there will be more cases here in the coming weeks so that’s why it’s important to take those sensible steps of washing hands, not touching your face and to self-isolate for seven days if you develop a new cough or a high fever, and remember with any coughs or sneezes to catch it, bin it, kill it."

Dr Robin Howe, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “We can confirm that 13 new cases have tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Wales, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 38.

“The process of identifying and contacting close contacts of the new cases is underway, and we are taking all appropriate actions to protect the public’s health.

“All patients are being managed in clinically appropriate settings based on the assessment of a specialist infectious disease consultant.

“No further details regarding these individuals will be released, and we ask those reporting on the situation to respect patient confidentiality.

“Public Health Wales is working with our partners in the Welsh Government, the wider NHS in Wales, and others now that we have entered the delay phase of the UK Coronavirus Action Plan. This is now not just an attempt to contain the disease, as far as possible, but to delay its spread.

“The most common symptoms of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough, and/or a high temperature.”

For most people, Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection.

Dr Howe added: “If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection, however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for seven days from when your symptoms started. This action will help protect others in your community whilst you are infectious.

“The public has a crucial role to play in containing the spread of the virus, and we are encouraging people to wash their hands more often, and for 20 seconds. Use soap and water or a hand sanitiser when you get home or into work, blow your nose, sneeze or cough, eat or handle food. This advice will help you to protect yourself and others.”

“As of 12 March 2020, 945 people in Wales have been tested for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)."

Mr ap Iorwerth added: “Public Health Wales regularly updates information and advice online. I’ve created this shortcut to help constituents find that information: tinyurl.com/phwcovid19.

“I realise that many people will not have access to the internet, so perhaps a friend or family member could seek answers on the website on your behalf if constituents have any questions, or failing that, whilst my office can’t give health advice, if constituents want my team to relay the latest information and advice from the website to them, please call us on 01248 723599.”