Officials say 'egregious' cases of non-compliance will be investigated and prosecuted while action will be taken on tip-offs.
, which mean people will not be able to enter or leave the areas without a reasonable excuse.
Restrictions are already in place in Cardiff, Swansea, Llanelli, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Newport, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The new restrictions in three areas of Wales means an estimated 17.8 million people across the UK will be living under additional coronavirus measures by Monday evening, on top of those announced by Boris Johnson.
Mr Baker explained the effort is"all about MPs having a vote on the government's policy before it comes into force and takes away people's civil liberties".
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