RESIDENTS have expressed concern over the spread of coronavirus after Rhiwbina Village recorded one of the highest Covid-19 infection rates in the country last week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The village recorded 84 new coronavirus cases between the November 9 and 15. Its infection rate of 1,126 per 100,000 population gives the North Cardiff suburb the second worst rate of Covid cases in Cardiff, behind Radyr, and the ninth worst in Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In nearby Rhiwbina and Pantmawr, however, cases are much lower, with just 31 positive cases over the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The figures are based on data published last week by Public Health Wales, which provides case numbers for designated areas with an average of 7,000 people. They come as concerns remain over the spread of coronavirus in Wales, despite a successful vaccination programme that has seen almost two and a half million people receive at least one dose of the vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor the official numbers per 100,000 of the population to have risen shows that Rhiwbina residents need to be vigilant to help get the numbers down again,\u201d said Adrian Robson, Councillor for Rhiwbina and Pantmawr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWashing hands, opening windows to air rooms and, where appropriate, socially distancing all help reduce the risk of either catching or transmitting Covid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n