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Megan Nisbet

Mark Drakeford announcement today: What time is the next Covid update in Wales?

Mark Drakeford is set to hold a press conference later today to update on the latest coronavirus situation in Wales.

It comes after the First Minister outlined the plan for lifting restrictions in Wales by the end of January, if the public health situation continues to improve and cases continue to fall.

In a new timetable for easing the restrictions a four-stage process has been announced, starting with outdoor activities and ending with nightclubs reopening. You can read more on this here.

Read more: Mark Drakeford announcement: First Minister reveals full timetable for easing Covid restrictions in Wales

But what time is Mark Drakeford set to make the announcement and what can you expect? Here's all the details.

What time is Mark Drakeford's announcement today?

The First Minister will hold a live press conference at 12:15pm on Friday, January 14.

You will be able to follow it on the Welsh Government's official social media pages, S4C and BBC Wales.

You can also follow our blog for live updates, here.

Revealing what will be discussed, Mark Drakeford said: "Thanks to all of your hard work and for looking out for each other, there are signs coronavirus cases are falling.

"Today we will set out our plan to ease restrictions, starting with outdoor activities.

"More details to follow in my press conference at 12:15."

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