Dr Frank Atherton confirms a patient in Wales has sadly died after contracting COVID-19.
This was published under the 2016 to 2021 administration of the Welsh Government
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton said:
It is with regret that today I am confirming a patient in Wales has sadly died after contracting COVID-19. I offer my sincere condolences to their family and friends and ask that their request for privacy is respected.
The patient, who had underlying health conditions, was 68 years old and was being treated at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.