Friday 29 May 2020, 1:52pm. With Wales also out of its lockdown, here is what you need to know about travell… Wales will enter tier 4 (full lockdown) from December 28 if Covid cases do not begin to decrease, the First Minister warned. On Monday, the First Minister announced that a nation-wide “fire-break” lockdown will begin on October 23rd and last for 17 days. Service stations are not affected by local lockdowns and can still provide toilet facilities, fuel and food and drink. Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation on Sunday evening to provide an update on the latest plans for the coronavirus response. "The plan sets out four alert levels. Wales, like the rest of the UK, is still under lockdown restrictions. Wales is currently under tighter restrictions due to the fire-break lockdown put in place by the Welsh Government. ... Coronavirus: 'Traffic light' system to lift lockdown in Wales. Unlike the "firebreak" lockdown, gyms, hairdressers and other non-essential retail outlets will still be allowed to operate. ENGLAND came out of its lockdown earlier this week, with the majority of the UK placed into either tier 2 or tier 3. Gathering with members of more than two households is still illegal. The Christmas bubble scheme could still be scrapped in Wales if cases continue to rise, the country's Health Minister has said. Northern Ireland is also relaxing some rules, following a two-week lockdown. England is still officially in lockdown, but as of December 2 Wales will be bordered by counties in Tier 2. The government’s message to the public has also changed to “stay alert”, with people in England being allowed to spend … South Wales. This is the latest announcement in the Welsh Government's gradual easing of lockdown measures as the number of coronavirus cases in Wales continues to fall. 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