Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 1:41 pm on 5 August 2020.
Diolch, Llywydd. First Minister, whilst rates of COVID-19 remain relatively low across Wales, as you refer in your statement, the number of patients infected with coronavirus while in hospital in north Wales has unfortunately risen. As you said, Wrexham Maelor Hospital has recently seen a spike in cases and has the highest recorded number of cases per 100,000 population in Wales. First Minister, clearly there's an issue with infection control in north Wales, and that is under a health board in your Government's direct control. Can you therefore tell us why the infection rates in Wrexham Maelor Hospital have increased recently? Can you also tell us what immediate actions you are taking to address the increase in infection rates in Wrexham Maelor Hospital, given that you say you are taking some actions? Can you reassure the people of north Wales that these outbreaks will now be contained, given that you are directly responsible for the delivery of health services in that area?