Wales must introduce further restrictions because “the storm of Omicron is coming our way”, First Minister Mark Drakeford says.
In a press conference at the same time, Nicola Sturgeon warns the "tsunami is starting to hit" Scotland.
From 27 December, nightclubs in Wales must close in response to the Omicron variant.
Social distancing will also be required in shops and workplaces.
In Scotland, people have already been advised to limit socialising to three households in the run-up to Christmas.
The UK reported a record 88,375 daily Covid cases on Thursday.
The Archbishop of Canterbury says he was "disappointed" to see a photo of a Tory staff party during lockdown last Christmas.
And President Biden warns unvaccinated Americans faces a winter of severe illness and death because of Omicron.
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