Wales’ first minister, Mark Drakeford, has today announced his plan to lift some Covid restrictions this summer.
Restrictions in Wales are easing from this Saturday, with further easing planned from the 7th August, but Wales has some key differences from England, most notably that people should still work from home wherever possible and face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises.
Here are the details from today’s announcement:
From Saturday 17 July
Complete the move to alert level 1:
- up to 6 people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation
- organised indoor events for up to 1,000 seated or 200 standing can take place, subject to a risk assessment and taking reasonable measures
- ice rinks can re-open
- remove the legal restrictions on the number of people who can gather outdoors
- allow up to 30 children from organisations, such as the Brownies and Scouts, to attend residential centres over the summer holidays
From Saturday 7 August (if conditions allow)
Complete the move to alert level 0:
- remove legal restrictions on the number of people who can meet indoors, including in private homes, public places or at events
- all businesses and premises can open, including nightclubs
- people should still work from home wherever possible
- face coverings will remain a legal requirement indoors, with the exception of hospitality premises. This will be kept under review.