THE NUMBER of Covid-19 infections still taking place in Pembrokeshire is still significant, with the latest figues broken down per town now released.

Tenby has the highest prevalence in the general population at the present time.

The figures show that Pembroke Dock and Neyland have reported the most new cases with 59 and 60 new cases each.

This is the coronavirus rate and number of new cases for every area across Pembrokeshire are as follows:

• St Davids & Letterston: 30 new cases; a rate of 394.6 per 100,000 people.
• Johnston, Broad Haven & St Ishmaels: 39 new cases; a rate of 466.6 cases per 100,000 people.
• Milford Haven West: 49 new cases; a rate of 641.4 per 100,000 people.
• Milford Haven East: 37 new cases; a rate of 495.4 cases per 100,000 people.
• Pembroke West & Castlemartin: 34 new cases; 459.8 cases per 100,000 people.
• Pembroke East & Manorbier: 25 new cases; a rate of 324.8 cases per 100,000 people.
• Pembroke Dock: 59 new cases; a rate of 610.5 cases per 100,000 people.
• Neyland: 60 new cases; a rate of 690.4 cases per 100,000 people.
• Haverfordwest South: 52 new cases; a rate of 727.2 cases per 100,000 people.
• Haverfordwest North: 47 new cases; a rate of 661.0 cases per 100,000 people.
• Crundale, Clynderwen & Maenclochog: 64 new cases; a rate of 888.3 cases per 100,000 people.
• Fishguard: 39 new cases; a rate of 393.6 cases per 100,000 people.
• Cilgerran & Crymych: 30 new cases; a rate of 353.2 cases per 100,000 people.
• Narberth: 29 new cases; a rate of 422.0 cases per 100,000 people.
• Saundersfoot: 29 new cases; a rate of 341.4 cases per 100,000 people.
• Tenby & Caldey: 40 new cases; a rate of 658.4 cases per 100,000 people.

Cllr Simpson, Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council said on Friday: “I must repeat that Covid-19 has not gone away and the wave of positive cases sweeping across Europe is a concern.
“People continue to catch this awful virus every day. Unfortunately, people are still dying from Covid-19.
“It is human nature to want to forget about Covid as the festive season approaches, I totally understand that.
“Like everyone, I was so disappointed when the tighter restrictions had to be brought in just before Christmas last year.
“And like everyone I’m thinking about buying gifts, planning festive events and looking forward to the celebrations.
“But I would please ask that you also keep in mind the simple things we can all do to give ourselves the best protection against Covid-19 and slow down the spread.”

Cllr Simpson said that People in Pembrokeshire should continue to work from home where you can, take up vaccination including the booster when offered, keep your distance where possible, use face coverings where required, maintain hand hygiene, meet outdoors when the weather allows and let fresh air in if you are meeting indoors.

He said that Christmas parties is one particular area where I would ask people to take extra care.

Cllr Simpson said: “Please consider smaller group numbers than you might ordinarily and try to avoid mixing with too many other people.”

“Remember that Covid-19 loves busy indoor spaces.

“Please do what you can to protect yourself and others.