City residents are being warned they need to redouble their efforts to abide by Covid-19 rules if Swansea is to avoid a local lockdown.
Rob Stewart, Leader of the Council, issued the plea as four more Welsh counties go into lockdown on Tuesday.
Cllr Stewart said: “We must obey the rules. For the sake of our health, our communities and our businesses we need to act now.
“The council is taking steps against hospitality businesses who ignore the rules and our schools are taking prompt action to protect pupils when a child or member of staff tests positive.
“But everyone needs to play their part. Our Covid-19 numbers are still rising. We don’t want to be next on the local lockdown list.”
The most basic rules are to wash hands frequently, maintain the two-metre rule and wear a face covering in public indoor spaces.
Cllr Stewart said: “It is very simple. Those steps are easy to take and if everyone gets involved we’ll have a good chance of avoiding a local lockdown. If we don’t then we risk joining the six other Welsh counties.”
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