From 26 December, there will be strict limits on social gatherings in pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
Shaun Barnsley, who owns the Millers Arms in Chepstow, said it was another blow to the industry.
"We've lost six tables which is our covers inside the pub itself. Last year was a bit easier because we had the marquees outside with the heaters. He added: "It's just been a struggle for the last 18 months. We were on the way up and then all of a sudden the new variant comes in and we're back down to more closures of certain items we can and can't do in a pub again."Wales' rules for fully-vaccinated people who are a contact of someone with coronavirus have been changed - with a switch to daily testing instead of self-isolation, including for the Omicron variant.
Mr Drakeford said the numbers that could attend sporting events would be determined by the ability of the venue to manage social distancing and other reasonable measures.
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