Drakeford also said he was prepared to take further action in Conwy if needed, stating: "We've always been open to taking local action where that is necessary [...] If further local actions are needed we won't hesitate to take them."
Scientists have indicated that the UK as a whole is already in the
"early stages" of a third Covid wave, as cases of the Delta strain continue to be reported across the nation. There is also concern over a
Nepal variant that has now been detected in Portugal, with fears that it could soon be found in Britain.
