FIVE new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in North Wales, latest data shows.

Public Health Wales figures released today show that five of Wales’ 11 new confirmed cases were in North Wales, taking the region’s total to 3,757.

No additional coronavirus related deaths were recorded in Wales in the last day, with the figure remaining at 1,541.

To date, there have been 15,973 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wales. A total of 158, 206 people have been tested with 142,233 tests coming back negative.

Today's figures come as lockdown measures have been eased in Wales, with hair salons and pubs and restaurants with outdoor areas, able to open from today (July 13). More measures are planned to be eased in the coming weeks.

Dr Giri Shankar, Incident Director for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response at Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales welcomes the gradual easing of lockdown measures with the opening of hairdressers, pub gardens and outdoor cafes and restaurants from today.

“However, we continue to caution and remind the public and business-owners that we all have a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus by always sticking to social distancing guidelines - staying two metres away from others, and washing hands regularly. When travelling you should also avoid car sharing with people outside your household.

"Anyone with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 infection - a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss of smell or taste (anosmia) - must self-isolate and seek an urgent test.

"Confirmed cases must isolate for seven days, with members of their household isolating for 14 days until the risk of passing on further infection has gone. Combined these simple but effective actions will ensure the virus does not spread."