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GMB will be working to update the Coronavirus Wales Hub with latest information, advice and guidance

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A short, sharp firebreak has been introduced across Wales to help regain control of coronavirus.

This means that a series of restrictive measures will be in place from 6pm Friday 23 October until 12:01am Monday 9 November 2020. For details of the Firebreak rules click here:

The First Minister has announced a new set of national post-firebreak rules – read more here

GMB will be working to update the Coronavirus Wales Hub with latest information, advice and guidance.

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