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A new coronavirus lockdown restriction will come into force in Wales tomorrow. The main target is to deter people who are thinking of travelling to their second residences.

People who leave their houses for any essential reasons will have to return home immediately after. Welsh ministers have asked four police forces to review whether the restrictions should be more stringent. Meanwhile, other restrictions have been eased up to protect vulnerable people. The definition of “vulnerable people” is being broadened to incorporate those who might need extra help - for example, those with dementia.

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford

Businesses that offer a "click and collect" service will be allowed to open from the weekend with the only guidance that they must ensure customers and staff remain two metres apart from each other. From tomorrow, people with disabilities or health conditions will be allowed too exercise more than once a day. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: "The changes we are introducing supplement the rules already in force but they respond to some challenges being faced in parts of the country and by families throughout Wales. "Our message has not changed - anyone can get coronavirus, anyone can spread it.

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“So please, stay home, protect the NHS, and save lives." Today, Mr Drakeford will outline the seven targets Wales must meet before any lockdown restrictions in Wales can be eased up. They will include ensuring any changes have a positive impact on the economy, wellbeing and equality, Sky News reported. The UK government - which has administration over health in England - has announced its own five tests for lifting lockdown restrictions. DON'T MISS:

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In Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out guidelines for redesigned classrooms. She also altered working procedures in offices so that the lockdown measures can be eased sooner. The UK will remain in lockdown until at least May 7. Before then, the UK’s four governments will hold a meeting to review the progress made and make a decision on whether to tighten, extend or loosen the lockdown measures. The news comes as 18,000 coronavirus patients have died in hospitals across the UK.

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