People in Penarth and the rest of Wales will need to show a pass proving they have been fully vaccinated or had a negative Covid test to attend clubs and large-scale events.

The new rules begin on 11 October.

Customers will be able to use an NHS Covid Pass to show they have been vaccinated or had a negative lateral flow test in the past 48 hours.

The pass will be required for clubs, indoor no-seating events with more than 500 people and outdoor no-seating events with more than 4,000 people.

It will also be required for any event with more than 10,000 people.

It comes as Public Health Wales reported eight further deaths with coronavirus and 2,618 new cases.

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats Senedd parties said they were disappointed by the move, while Plaid Cymru said it was "perplexed" by aspects the plan.

First Minister Mark Drakeford made the announcement as part of the latest review of coronavirus restrictions.

"The last thing we want is further lockdowns and for businesses to have to close their doors once again," he said.

"That's why we must take small but meaningful action now to control the spread of the virus and reduce the need for tougher measures later."

The Welsh government rejected the idea of a vaccine-only passport for large-scale events as it would discriminate against those who cannot get a vaccine, Mr Drakeford said in a news conference.

The first minister said only allowing the double-jabbed into nightclubs or sports matches raised "a series of ethical, legal and technical questions".

Under the UK government's winter plan, vaccine certification will be required for nightclubs and other large events in England if data suggests action is needed to "prevent unsustainable pressure on the NHS".