BREAKING: Welsh pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes will have to close by 6pm from Friday

Sky News published this video item, entitled “BREAKING: Welsh pubs, restaurants, bars and cafes will have to close by 6pm from Friday” – below is their description.

Pubs, restaurants and cafes across Wales will be banned from selling alcohol and be forced to close at 6pm every evening from this Friday. First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the new rules to tackle a rise in coronavirus cases. Cinemas, bowling alleys, bingo halls, museums and galleries will also need to shut from Friday. Mr Drakeford said that without changes the nation faces up to 1,700 avoidable deaths over the winter.

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