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Covid: What will you be able to do in Wales lockdown?

Covid: What will you be able to do in Wales lockdown?
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image captionPeople have been told to stay at home to try and curb the spread of Covid

Major restrictions to people’s lives are set to be introduced as Wales enters a “firebreak” lockdown.

From 18:00 BST on Friday people living in Wales are being told to stay at home.

Pubs, bars and restaurants, gyms, and all non-essential shops will be closed.

But what does it mean, and what are you actually able to do from 23 October to 9 November without breaking the law?

Can I leave my house?

Similar to during the first lockdown in March, people are being told to stay at home in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus in Wales.

You will only be allowed to leave your house to go to the shops to buy essential food and medication, and to provide care.

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You should also work from home unless it is not possible.

Can I go to the shops?

All but essential shops will close from 18:00 BST on Friday.

Can I see friends?

No. Under the new rules people cannot mix with others they do not live with.

From Friday evening you will not be able to meet others indoors, or socialise outdoors, such as in parks or people’s gardens.

I live alone – can I see my family, partner or friend?

During local lockdowns people living alone were allowed to meet one other household indoors from their local areas, after concerns about isolation.

From Friday, this will continue, with people who live alone being the only ones able to meet with someone who lives outside their house.

This has to be the same person every time. But they can live anywhere in Wales, due to this being a national lockdown.

Expect to see a return to the days of Zoom chats, virtual parties, people waving at each other from the end of drives, and people leaving shopping on door steps.

Can my children go to school?

Primary and special schools will re-open as normal on 2 November after the half-term break – there is no extra time off.

In secondary schools only pupils in years seven and eight will go back to class.

Pupils sitting exams will be able to go in to take them but all other pupils will continue their learning from home for an extra week.

What about childcare?

image captionBreakfast clubs and after school care is “essential” for many families

Childcare facilities will stay open during the 17 days in a bid to keep schools open.

The first minister has repeatedly said that children are a priority.

Can I go to the pub or a hotel?

No – from 18:00 BST on Friday pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels will be closed for 17 days.

This is similar to the first Wales-wide lockdown back in March. Beer gardens will be shut, and people are being warned not to drink in their friends’ homes or gardens, or to gather in parks.

Pubs and food establishments will be able to operate as takeaways.

Hotels and businesses in the tourism sector will not reopen until 9 November.

Can I go to the gym?

No – gyms and leisure centres will be closed for the 17 days.

Local parks, playgrounds and outdoor gyms will remain open.

Can I go for a walk, bike ride or run?

Yes – under the new national lockdown you can leave your house for exercise.

Unlike back in March, there will be no limit to how many times you can leave the house to exercise or how far you can run, cycle, walk or jog.

But exercising with others, such as running and cycling clubs, will not be allowed, and you should start your exercise from home.

People are being asked not to drive anywhere to do sport as exercise, unless they have specific health reasons, and people are banned from driving “significant distances” to get to mountains, beaches and beauty spots.

Golf and tennis clubs will be required to close during the period of the lockdown.

What about the rugby and football?

The autumn Internationals and professional football will be allowed to continue behind closed doors, and be broadcast into people’s homes.

Sportspeople who work and earn a living through sport are allowed to continue working, and like everyone else they can leave home to do so if they cannot work from home.

Can I drive or go on holiday?

You can travel, but only for a “reasonable” cause.

These include trips to buy essential items – such as food and medication – to seek medical help, get a coronavirus test, or to deliver care.

You can also travel to work, but only if you are a critical worker, or you do a job where you cannot work from home.

Travelling to go on holiday will be against the law.

What if I am at university?

Cases have been confirmed at university halls of residence, with thousands of students self-isolating on campuses across Wales.

During the 17 days students have been told not to head home, but to stay where they are.First Minister Mark Drakeford added: “In the same way we are asking everyone to stay at home, if students have reading weeks or half-term they will also need to stay at home in their university accommodation.”

Do I have to shield again if I am high risk?

During the last lockdown thousands of people with medical conditions and the elderly where told to stay in the house and shield, due to being high-risk from the virus.

However, the Welsh Government is not re-introducing shielding for those who are the most vulnerable to the virus.

The First Minister said this was because if everyone stuck strictly to the rules the risk of exposure would be reduced.

People are being told to shop at quieter times of the day if they are high risk.

Can I have my hair cut or a beauty treatment?

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Many people resorted to home cuts during the last national lockdown back in March, with hairdressers trying to repair dodgy shaves and cuts when they reopened.

Once again, from Friday you will have to wait until you can see your hairdresser again.

Hair salons, barbers, and beauticians will be closed until the end of the national lockdown.

What about Halloween and Bonfire Night?

This will be an autumn like no other.

With people banned from meeting outdoors, trick-or-treating and fireworks are both off.

The ban will be “self-policing”, says First Minister Mark Drakeford.

However, planned Remembrance Day events on Sunday 8 November – just hours before the new lockdown ends – will be allowed to go ahead.

What happens if you break the rules?

You may be told to go home or removed from where you are and returned home.

You could have to pay a fixed penalty notice of £60. This will rise to £120 for the second breach.

Or you could have criminal proceedings brought against you and, if found guilty, you will have to pay a fine.

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