Wales will enter 'firebreak' to fight rising coronavirus cases

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced the introduction of a two-week "firebreak" from Friday 23 October to stem rising coronavirus cases in the country.

The decision was made after a meeting between the Welsh Government cabinet and means all non-essential businesses will have to close. Economic relief for businesses directly affected by new lockdown measures were also announced.

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