Wales will be placed into a circuit break lockdown for 17 days from 6pm on Friday, the Welsh government has announced.
The new coronavirus lockdown will take Wales back to the restrictions introduced in March, with most businesses shutting, and people being told to stay at home and work from home where possible.
Announcing the decision on Monday, the Welsh government said the circuit break will last until Monday 9 November.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said the introduction of a new lockdown would deliver a “short, sharp shock”.
Last week, details of the lockdown were outlined in a letter to transport operators from John Pockett, director of the Confederation of Passenger Transport Cymru.
The letter, first published by political blogger Bubble Wales and verified by Sky News, said “pubs, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers etc – will all be closed”.