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Megan Nisbet

Can I get a takeaway in Wales during fire-break lockdown?

Wales will go back into lockdown on Friday, October 23 at 6pm.

The two-week fire-break has been put into place in order to help bring coronavirus under control in Wales. It means all non-food retail, hospitality businesses, close contact services and events and tourism businesses, such as hotels must close.

First Minister Mark Drakeford announced on Monday a package of financial support for those with businesses who will have to close from 6pm on Friday, October 23 until Monday, November 9. You can read pubs, cafes and restaurants' reaction to the lockdown here.

But while bars and restaurants close to dine-in customers, can you still get a takeaway?

Can takeaways stay open in Wales during fire-break lockdown? (Getty)

The simple answer is yes, the Welsh Government has confirmed cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars are allowed to open for takeaway services.

A statement on the website reads: "These premises are allowed to open for takeaway services only. Food and drink may not be consumed at the premises.

"Physical distancing measures will be applied, and customers and staff will be required to wear a face covering."

However, you must stay local to your home whenever possible.

As Wales prepares to go into lockdown, people are also wondering what it means for some of their go-to shops.

We spoke to variety and budget store's B&M, Home Bargains, Wilko and Poundland all of which are remaining open throughout lockdown. You can read their responses here.

And while DIY store B&Q has confirmed to WalesOnline whether or not it's open during the two week fire-break, which you can read here, clothes stores such as Next and Primark will have to clothes for the duration.

Find out what time Next will close on Friday here.

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