The situation with Covid in Wales is rising at an "accelerating rate" which is resulting in "concerning circumstances", Wales' First Minister has said. Mark Drakeford echoed the words of his health minister, Eluned Morgan, in saying that the results of this week's review of Covid rules is not a foregone conclusion.
The latest infection rate based on PCR tests for the seven days up to March 17 is 403 cases for every 100,000 people – a rise from the 335 cases recorded on Monday. It's the first time the infection rate has gone above 400 since the seven days between January 31 and February 6.
We have the figures for all areas of Wales in our daily breakdown. Infection rates in every area of Wales have risen with the highest infection rate (based on PCR tests) for the seven days up to March 17 being Blaenau Gwent with 639.8 cases per 100,000 population followed by Vale of Glamorgan with 494.8 and Wrexham with 453.8.
