Welsh Government has today confirmed a circuit break lockdown for Wales - starting this Friday.
Last week First Minister Mark Drakeford said the Government was considering a "fire-break" - with a short, sharp version of the lockdown seen in March.
Since then more details have emerged on the measures under consideration as briefings were held with local authorities and other stakeholders.
A letter was also leaked to political website Bubble.Wales from the Confederation of Passenger Transport which seemed to confirm a circuit breaker decision had already been made.
He said if they don't act now there was a very real risk the NHS would be "overwhelmed".
Now the First Minister has confirmed details of that lockdown.
These include:
- Two week 'fire break' starting 6pm on Friday to November 9.
- Everyone will be required to stay at home, working from home wherever possible. Exception critical workers and where working from home not possible.
- Non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses will close.
- Community centres, libraries and recycling centres will close, and places of worship, except for funerals and weddings.
- Child care will stay open. Primary and special schools will reopen after half term.
Secondary schools will reopen for 7 and 8 only and for those taking exams. Other students to stay home for extra week.
University students also have to stay home and learn online.
No gatherings with people do not live with, indoors or outdoors.
Details of the business package announced are here.
