Article 5PCNE Covid cases rising in Wales but more lockdowns ‘not inevitable’

Covid cases rising in Wales but more lockdowns ‘not inevitable’

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Steven Morris
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Mark Drakeford, first minister, insists it is possible to avoid further lockdowns if people behave sensibly

The Welsh first minister, Mark Drakeford, has warned that Covid infections are rising sharply, with the current wave expected to peak at the end of this month. However, he said it was possible to avoid further lockdowns if people behaved sensibly.

Drakeford said the Welsh cabinet would meet next week to discuss whether vaccination passports should be introduced and said the NHS in Wales was ready to begin giving jabs to children if they are approved.

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