Monmouth MP David Davies has expressed the importance of following the government’s guidelines on Covid-19.

The Welsh office minister has also told the Beacon that the decisions made by the government regarding the Covid-19 pandemic is backed by the advice from scientific experts.

Mr Davies said: "If people ignore the advice, the result will be horrendous."

Having attended Cobra meetings he said: "Senior Welsh Government ministers and their officials also take part via video link.

’’The public statements made afterwards entirely reflect the advice all members have been given by the chief medical officer and chief scientific officer.

"Scientists believe that up to 80 per cent of the population will contract coronavirus. For most people this will be uncomfortable for a few days but not dangerous. However, a small percentage of the population - mainly the elderly - will be at much greater risk and may need hospital treatment."

He added: "If large numbers all require hospital treatment at the same time, then it will be very difficult for the NHS to cope.

’’The strategy therefore being pursued, on the advice of experts, is to ensure that as the spread of the virus speeds up, measures are put in place to slow it down. The purpose of these measures is to reduce the numbers going into hospital at the same time, so the implementation of them is crucial."