THERE were 1,133 new cases and one further Covid-related death recorded in the counties of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, according to figures released by the Welsh Government today (Dec 28).

The latest data from Public Health Wales (PHW) shows there were 476 new cases in Carmarthenshire, 397 in Pembrokeshire and 260 in Ceredigion since the last report on December 26.

No figures have yet been published for yesterday (Dec 27).

The latest data comes as a pub in Wiseman’s Bridge Inn has had to shut due to Covid.

The pub said on Facebook: “Unfortunately Covid has hit a number of us here at Wisemans Bridge Inn. Sadly we will be now closed until further notice. All table bookings will be automatically cancelled. Please contact our office for any further information. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Fruther figues show that there have been 52,194 tests done across the country since the last report.

Across Wales 2,486,737 have had their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine and 2,296,242 have had their second dose.

‘Booster’ doses have been given to 1,490,668 people and 49,677 people have received a three-dose primary course of Covid-19 vaccine.

Wales is currently at Alert Level 2

What you must do at Alert Level 2

At Alert Level 2 you must:

Wear a face covering (unless you have a reasonable excuse not to wear a face covering) in all indoor public places, including when not seated in a pub, café or restaurant.
Meet no more than 5 other people at a café, restaurant, pub or other public premises (unless with your household of a larger number). This applies to both outdoor and indoor areas of the premises.
Work from home if you can.
Self-isolate for 10 days you test positive for COVID-19. If you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive and you are aged 18 or over and not fully vaccinated, you must also self-isolate for 10 days.
Not take part in an organised event indoors of more than 30 people or outdoors for more than 50 people. All organised events must be organised by a responsible body and have a risk assessment.
At alert level 2 you should:

Follow guidance on limiting the number of people you meet who you don’t live with
‘Flow before you go’. Take a lateral flow test if you don’t have symptoms before going out, especially when meeting others. If it is positive, do not go out and take a PCR test within 24 hours.
If you meet people other than your household meet them outdoors wherever possible. If meetings indoors make sure it is well ventilated.
What can open at alert level 2
Schools, colleges and childcare providers.
Higher education institutions (mix of in-person and remote learning).
Licensed premises.
Retail.
Close contact services.
Hospitality.
Holiday accommodation.
Entertainment venues.
Visitor attractions.
Leisure and fitness facilities, including gyms and swimming pools.
Museums and Galleries.
Cinemas.
Theatres and concert halls.
Places of worship.
Community centres.
Crematoriums.
Libraries and archive services.
Sport courts, golf courses.
Playgrounds and public parks.
Organised indoor activities (up to 30 people).
Organised outdoor activities (up to 50 people).
Weddings (ceremony limit set by venue).
Wedding reception or wake ( Limits to be set by venues when social distancing is taken into account, also you should take a lateral flow test on the day of the event).
Ice skating rinks.
Adult entertainment venues.
Sporting events (not open to the spectators).

What must be closed at alert level 2:

Nightclubs.