First Minister's Covid update as hospitals close to visitors due to soaring cases

We're set to hear later from The Welsh First Minister on the Covid situation here.

Its as one Welsh Health Board has asked visitors to three hospitals to stay away as the numer of Covid 19 positive patients rise.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board say they've taken the decision restrict visiting to their hospitals.

People are only allowed to visit if a patient's receiving end-of-life care, or a partner's bringing a woman in labour into hospital - while those attending outpatient appointments must also go alone.

Only one parent or visitor can attend Paediatrics and neonatal areas.

First Mark Drakeford's due to give his three week update this lunchtime Wales is set to hear more about the number of Coronavirus cases here.