Mobile Covid unit back in town

With the number of positive Covid-19 cases still creeping up in Welshpool and surrounding areas, Powys Teaching Health Board has dispatched a mobile testing unit back to the town.

The lingering effects of the fourth wave that hit the town earlier this month has seen another 13 positive cases across the area over the past 24 hours, including three in Welshpool.

Earlier this week, Charlies confirmed that four cases had been detected there and Newtown has also seen a sharper increase compared to the previous week.

“A Local Testing Unit is now open seven days a week for drive-through appointments at Gungrog, Welshpool,” said a PTHB spokesperson.

A total of 255 cases have now been detected in Welshpool since the first back on March 11 last year.

“You can make an appointment by calling 01874 612228 or by emailing powys.testing@wales.nhs.uk."

For more information about testing in Powys, visit https://pthb.nhs.wales/coronavirus/coronavirus-testing/ 

FRIDAY Covid-19 update 

Total positive tests recorded since March 11, 2020 (THURSDAY figure in brackets).

THIRTEEN new positive cases across the area, and THREE in Welshpool, over the past 24 hours.

NOTE: These areas are defined by Public Health Wales who provide the statistics.

Welshpool: 255 (252)

Guilsfield & Four Crosses: 138 (136)

Montgomery, Trewern & Berriew: 128 (127)

Llanfyllin & Llanwddyn: 207 (206)

Llanfair Caereinion & Caersws: 162 (161)

Newtown North: 198 (197)

Newtown South: 129 (126)

Abermule, Churchstoke & Kerry: 85 (84)

Machynlleth & Banwy: 119 (119)

Total: 1,421 (1,408)