Anglesey residents are being reminded to follow Covid-19 guidance to help prevent further spread of the virus.

Although the number of coronavirus cases are currently low on the island, there remain concerns surrounding the spread of the Delta variant, and Anglesey County Council is asking residents to continue to do their part.

This includes following current Welsh Government guidance:

• follow social distancing rules with people you do not live with or who are not in your exclusive extended household
• wear a face covering (if you are able to) in all indoor public places
• only form an extended household with no more than two other households and they should stay the same
• not meet with anyone other than your extended household indoors
• no more than 6 people from 6 households (not including children under 11 from the households or carers of a member of these households) can meet in indoor regulated settings, such as cafes, restaurants and pubs
• no more than 30 people can meet outdoors including in private gardens, public spaces and regulated premises, but you still need to maintain social distancing – 2m
• work from home if you can
• minimise travel to areas of high prevalence
• you must self-isolate immediately if you, or anyone in your home, is showing any Coronavirus symptoms and go for a test as soon as possible

Cllr Richard Dew, Anglesey’s portfolio holder for Planning and Public Protection, said: “While the number of coronavirus cases on Anglesey remains low, it is vital we all follow the guidance to ensure we prevent any potential outbreaks.

“This includes booking a test immediately if you develop any Covid-19 symptoms and following a positive test, residents should share all relevant information with TTP tracers and advisors. Keeping information from them could endanger the health of your friends, family and the wider community.

“Residents are reminded to follow and observe social distancing and wash hands regularly and when meeting people indoors keep windows and doors open to help bring in the fresh air. The vaccine rollout is continuing and I would encourage all those who have the opportunity to get their vaccine to do so.

“Anglesey residents have made huge sacrifices during the pandemic and this has helped protect our communities and keep our friends and family safe and on behalf of the Council I would like to thank them all.”

You can now go for a free coronavirus test if you have a wider range of symptoms which include flu-like symptoms, not caused by a known condition such as be hay fever, including muscle ache or pain, excessive tiredness, persistent headache, runny nose or blocked nose; persistent sneezing; sore throat and/or hoarseness, shortness of breath or wheezing and generally feeling unwell.

You can find the latest guidance from Welsh Government at https://gov.wales/coronavirus and you can book a test at http://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test, and for further information on the wider range of symptoms visit https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/covid-19/test-trace-protect/testing-broader-covid-19-symptoms/

Ends 11.6.21