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Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford has announced that the use of face coverings in shops and closed public places will become mandatory in Wales from Monday as cases increase.
It’s ahead of a press conference at 12.30pm today, as it brings the nation’s first tightening of the blockade since it began easing it in the spring.
As of Monday, only six people from the same extended family group will be able to gather indoors in Wales as it seeks to slow the growth of coronavirus infections in Wales.
The new limit of six people, who must all belong to the same extended family group, will only apply indoors. The rule will not apply to children under the age of 11. It will be applied in all pubs, restaurants and private homes. Up to 30 people will still be allowed to gather outdoors.
Speaking about the decision on face coverings, he said: “Today we will go to a stand in Wales where 20 people out of 100,000 in Wales are suffering from coronavirus. Having reached that threshold, we will make the use of face covers mandatory in shops and public spaces. closed “.
Wales has also put Hungary on its quarantine list, meaning that people will have to self-isolate for fifteen days if they return from the Eastern European nation.
The latest figures released on Thursday show that there have been 19.5 infections per 100,000 people in the last week in Wales, a significant increase from the low of just 3.7 in mid-August.
There is a local lockdown in Caerphilly and two other areas, Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf, have introduced restrictions for residents to avoid a local lockdown.
Hospital admissions have also increased in the health board area covering Merthyr, RCT and Bridgend, leading to a warning from NHS chiefs.
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Scotland and England have introduced their own rule of six, although there are differences in the rules. The Welsh Government said more details on its rule would be released on Friday.
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