EVERY community in Wrexham is a "covid hotspot" according the the latest data.

The latest data highlights the position in Wrexham at the week ending the 28th of November where Delta remains the most prevalent variant in circulation within our communities.

But, although a case of the new Omicron variant has yet to be identified it is expected to arrive soon and spread quickly.

On Friday, 108 cases were reported in Wrexham, which is slightly lower than the peak in this, the third wave of the pandemic that occurred just over a week ago.

The latest seven-day rate for cases is 503.8/100,000 population, which is an improvement on the 524.4 of two weeks ago.

But Wrexham’s relative position in Wales has worsened for cases per 100,000 population. It is now fifth compared to ninth two weeks ago.

All of the 18 sub-areas of Wrexham remain ‘hotspots’ with more than 100 cases/100,000 population, which has been the case for many months. This confirms that there continues to be widespread community transmission throughout the County Borough.

15 of the sub-areas have more than 400/100k, compared to 10, two weeks ago.

Three of the sub-areas - Acton and Maesydre, Borras and Rhosnesni, and Caia Park - have more than 600/100k, compared to seven, two weeks ago.

The worst rate in Wrexham is 868 in Borras and Rhosnesni.

The lowest rates are in Cefn Mawr which has 327 cases per 100,000 population and Johnston North and Rhostyllen with 326.

Covid infection rates in Wrexham:

  • Acton and Maesydre 752
  • Bangor on Dee, Overton and Penley 512
  • Borras and Rhosnesni 868
  • Caia Park 672
  • Cefn Mawr 327
  • Chirk and Ceiriog Valley 555
  • Coedpoeth and Brymbo 427
  • Gresford, Marford and Rossett 567
  • Gwersyllt West and Summerhill 439
  • Hermitage and Whitegate 468
  • Johnston North and Rhostyllen 326
  • Llay South and Gwersyllt East 374
  • New Broughton and Bryn Cefn 490
  • Penycae and Minera 541
  • Rhos and Johnstown South 341
  • Ruabon and Marchwiel 498
  • Town North, University and Rhosddu 586
  • Wrexham West 504

These figures compare to the latest average rate in Wales as a whole of 471.9 per 100,000.

It the latest update, Wrexham Council said: "Covid-19 has definitely not gone away in Wrexham; in fact, with the new Omicron variant it is likely to get worse.

"This pandemic has thrown at us all so many uncertainties and will do so for some time to come, one thing however is clear is that spread of the virus thrives on human contact. Christmas remains a time when we thrive on spending time with each other and we know this is important for our wellbeing.

"Our message however, is that we do so safely, and within national law and guidance."