4. Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:00 pm on 22 September 2020.

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Photo of Caroline Jones Caroline Jones UKIP 4:00, 22 September 2020

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Apologies for my overeagerness to come in last time—to you and to Carwyn.

Thank you for your statement, Minister. What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of local lockdowns in driving down infection rates? Do you have any data on adherence rates to measures to tackle COVID-19 and how many people have been fined for breaking the rules? What support is being offered to tourist businesses in my region, many depending on seasonal trade, who will now have to cancel bookings as a result of this lockdown?

And finally, Minister, how do you answer the widespread criticism of the new measures? Many people wonder why it is okay to mix with people in a pub, club or gym but not be okay to visit loved ones. So, can you explain the reasoning for this so that we, in turn, can explain to our constituents and get them to support the measures? Because without widespread public support, these measures are futile.