As local First Minister Mark Drakeford said, now the mutation is also prevalent in Wales.As a result, from the second day of Christmas the six-person limit on gatherings in eateries, cinemas, theatres and similar venues is being reintroduced.The obligation to keep a distance of two metres in public places and workplaces is also reintroduced.The mask will also have to be used in restaurants by anyone not sitting at their table, and orders will be taken at the table rather than at the bar. Caterers should also ask for the contact details of their customers for case tracking purposes.No events with large crowds will be allowed either indoors or outdoors. The limit for indoor venues is 30 people and 50 for outdoor venues.Exceptions are sporting events where 50 spectators will be allowed in addition to those playing, as well as events involving children.Also from Sunday, the operation of nightclubs will be prohibited.
"We are facing a very serious situation in Wales. A wave of infections caused by the new, fast-moving and highly infectious Omicron mutation is heading our way. This new type of coronavirus could infect large numbers of people in Wales, disrupting daily life and businesses and could cause an increase in the numbers of people needing hospital treatment in the coming weeks," Mr Drakeford said in justifying the measures.Moreover, according to the Guardian, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation is not expected to recommend general vaccination against COVID-19 of children aged 5-11 years, but only those deemed vulnerable due to other underlying diseases.The Commission recently approved a second dose in children aged 12-15 yearsSource: CNA
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