17. Debate: New Coronavirus Restrictions

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:13 pm on 15 December 2020.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 5:13, 15 December 2020

(Translated)

Dirprwy Lywydd, thank you very much. As we, as a Senedd, prepare to go into Christmas recess, we are facing a very serious situation in terms of the spread of coronavirus in Wales.

A week ago, we were discussing whether the Government should impose restrictions on hospitality businesses in light of an increase in the number of cases. Now, the growth has now increased extensively. We have taken further steps, including the publication of a new control plan, which is before the Senedd today. We are also facing a new strain of the virus, which has appeared here in Wales. We will keep a close eye on this over the next few days and we will update the Senedd when more information is available.