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Nathan Bevan

Unvaccinated people in Wales should not be allowed in pubs or on holiday says GP

Those in Wales who've not been jabbed should face being banned from going abroad or visiting pubs if Covid numbers continue to rise, one GP has recommended.

Speaking as the nation's infection rates reach their highest levels since January, Dr Mair Williams said rules were needed to encourage people to get a vaccination.

Dr Williams, who works at a practice in Skewen, said people not getting vaccinated were "the biggest problem" and the only way to bring down the figures would be to "restrict" what unvaccinated people are able to do.

Read more: Mark Drakeford confirms no change to Covid rules at three-week review as case numbers increase

"They cannot go to pubs and restaurants with other people," she told BBC Wales.

"And they cannot go on holiday because of the risk of infection, and also maybe not go into the workplace as well - to work at home.

"I think you have to do that to stop this virus spreading any further."

Neath Port Talbot, where Dr Williams' practise is located, currently has Wales' highest case rates - along with neighbouring Swansea - and the local health board there said 80 cases had been tracked to people going out to "pubs, nightclubs and celebration venues."

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford (Matthew Horwood)

Almost all coronavirus rules in Wales were eased from Saturday, August 7 and First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed last night that no significant changes would be made to that decision, but warned that the "public health position is worse than it was three weeks ago".

He said the case for vaccine certificates to enter "higher risk settings" - such as nightclubs - would be considered again when restrictions were reviewed on September 16. You can read more about that here.

The wearing of face coverings is still required by law on public transport and in shops and health care settings, while social distancing remains in some places such as shops and supermarkets in order to keep staff and customers safe.

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