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.
COVID-19: Alcohol ban for Welsh pubs and restaurants from Friday
