The prediction comes as a further eight deaths and 2,317 new Covid cases are recorded in Wales.
in north Wales announced on Friday it was suspending routine operations and halted most hospital visits.for "the safety of our patients and staff"At its height back in January, there were 1,643 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Welsh hospitals, compared to 441 cases earlier this week.
The health minister said there were "difficulties getting people out of hospital" because of a lack of social care staff.
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