New rules for pubs, cafes and restaurants after Wales's firebreak ends have been announced.
First Minister Mark Drakeford this afternoon confirmed hospitality, shops, gyms and other all other premises required to close during the firebreak will be able to reopen on November 9.
For pubs, cafés and restaurants, Welsh Government ask that people visit these places in as small a group as possible, and ideally with the people they live with.
But Mr Drakeford added: "But we have listened to those young people and single people who told us how important it is for them to meet some friends and other family members.
"So the regulations will allow groups of up to four individuals to meet in a regulated setting such as a restaurant, café or pub.
"But this is subject to strict protections discussed with the hospitality sector, including advance booking, time-limited slots and verified identification.
"As in all aspects of our lives, maintaining the basics of good hygiene and keeping our distance will be crucial in these settings.
"This is a permission, not something we are encouraging people to do."
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The 10pm end on alcohol sales will remain in place.
Churches, temples, synagogues and other places of worship will be able to re-open as they were before the fire break.
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Community centres will also re-open.
Universities will continue to operate as they have during the fire break, and schools and colleges are now welcoming back all pupils and students.
UKHospitality Cymru Executive Director David Chapman said: “It is good to see that hospitality businesses in Wales will be reopening, albeit under much more severe restrictions than are being applied in other parts of the economy.
“For the time being, businesses will have to engage with the new rules and make the best possible success of them before, hopefully, moving towards a better arrangement.
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“The impact these new restrictions have on the viability of our businesses is going to be key. The Welsh Government must ensure it fully reviews the restrictions in two weeks as indicated. We need to give our financially devasted hospitality businesses the best possible chance of survival while ensuring that public health is not compromised.”
Plaid Cymru’s Shadow Minister for Economy, Helen Mary Jones MS said: “Businesses will be glad that they can reopen but the Welsh Government needs to issue the detailed guidance quickly so that they know in detail what is expected of them.
“There will still be some businesses that cannot open safely or profitably. Government needs to provide targeted long term support for the businesses that need it most. We have to move on from the broad brush, first come first served approach to business support.
“However, I’m pleased to give a cautious welcome to the fact that people from more than two households can meet in pubs, cafes and restaurants. Loneliness is a big issue and can take a huge toll on mental wellbeing.”