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The Welsh Government will introduce a “firebreak” lockdown in Wales for two weeks from 6pm on Friday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.

A two-week “firebreak” lockdown will be introduced across Wales from 6pm on Friday, First Minister Mark Drakeford has confirmed.

Mr Drakeford told a Welsh Government press conference in Cardiff that the measure was necessary to reduce the spread of coronavirus and prevent the NHS from becoming overwhelmed.

Wales to go into national ‘firebreak’ Covid lockdown for two weeks from Friday