WREXHAM once again saw the highest number of new infections in Wales, the latest data shows.

Public Health Wales figures released on Tuesday show there have been eight confirmed new cases in the county borough in the last day, taking its total to 1,286.

There were also three more confirmed cases in Flintshire, taking its total to 711.

Nationally, there were 21 new cases, with zero coronavirus related deaths confirmed in the country in the last day.

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board has issued a plea for people to avoid using Wrexham Maelor A+E department unless absolutely necessary as the number of confirmed cases of there swells to between 60 and 70, health board figures state.

Dr Chris Williams, incident director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: "In Wrexham, mobile testing units are being introduced on Wednesday (29 July) to make it easier for people living in communities on the edge of Wrexham town centre to get a COVID-19 test.

“The easy-access testing facilities will initially be based in Hightown and Caia Park. As well as making it easier to get a test, these units will help public health experts gain a better understanding of the situation in Wrexham.

“The work is being coordinated by Public Health Wales, Wrexham Council, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and other partners, with support from the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW) and other community groups. As in other parts of the country, the testing stations will be managed by the army.

“Residents living in these areas are being encouraged to get a test if they think they have symptoms, no matter how mild."