Covid: Half the UK could be infected in fourth wave - Drakeford
Half the UK population could become infected with Covid-19 in the fourth wave of the pandemic, Wales' first minister has warned.
"There are some estimates that suggest that, during the coming wave, half the population of the UK will fall ill with coronavirus," said Mark Drakeford.
He added work was being done to anticipate the impact on the workforce.
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