Mark Drakeford puts Wales on 'final warning' before Covid-19 curbs are reintroducedEven now the First Minister is to extend the Covid Pass to cover theatres, cinemas and concert halls
Coronavirus rates in Wales are currently the highest in the UK and Mark Drakeford said the country is facing a “serious situation”.
In the meantime, “extra measures” will be introduced over the coming days and weeks.
Some self-isolation rules are changing, twice-weekly testing will be encouraged in schools and, from November 15, the Welsh Government’s Covid Pass scheme will be extended to include theatres, cinemas and concert halls (see below).
There will also be a renewed drive to encourage people to wear face coverings in shops.
Mr Drakeford said that, as far as a return to stricter restrictions were concerned, Wales was now in the last chance saloon.
He said: “Over the past three weeks, coronavirus cases have risen sharply to the highest rates we have seen since the pandemic began and more people are falling so seriously ill that they need hospital treatment.
“All this means that the pandemic is far from over.
“None of us wants to see a return to restrictions but if rates continue to rise, the Cabinet will have no choice but to consider raising the alert level at the next review.
“Let’s all work together as a team to reduce the spread of coronavirus and keep Wales open and keep Wales safe.”
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https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mark-drakeford-puts-wales-final-22002471#comments-wrapperthere are 76 comments on this article ... here are the first two.........
1. I think that horse has bolted. No use shutting the stable door now. We’re not going back in!
2. Quicker the lockdown comes the better -
i note the number of people not following the wearing of masks indoor in rising - sainsburys in RHYl has now removed the one way entrance and exit - all fooor marking are being removed where are the local health authories checking these premisis in the area - not one cares any more -- public need to be locked down - PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES - I WANT TO LIVE A BIT LONGER _ thank you