First Secretary Mark Drakeford had initially indicated earlier this month that all remaining restrictions could expire on Monday, but that has not been the case due to the recent rise in coronavirus cases in Wales. To keep vulnerable people safe, face masks are still mandatory in doctors’ offices, dental clinics, chemicals and any other health and social care environment, unless one is medically discharged. It is not yet known when the requirement to wear a face mask in health and social care settings may be lifted.
Another change from Monday is that it is no longer a legal requirement to isolate yourself if you are Covid positive. People who test positive still “strongly advise” to isolate themselves to help keep others safe, but are no longer required by law. The coronavirus is still circulating in Wales, with cases rising again – here, a doctor explains why everyone seems to be sick right now, though not necessarily with Covid. Read more:Two years since the lockdown: The life-changing experiences of people stuck in their homes Addressing the nation on Friday, March 25, Mr Drakeford said: “The last two years have shown how many upheavals and upheavals there have been during this coronavirus journey and this unpredictability continues to this day. Three weeks ago, when I was last Here, in the last review, the state of public health was steadily improving for many weeks. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated in Wales and we are optimistic that the worst of the pandemic is behind us. “Unfortunately, today we are facing conditions that have changed again. Cases are rising rapidly once again in Wales. Now this increase in infections is due to a subtype of the Omicron variant, called BA.2. It is a faster development, even more contagious form of the virus than the Omicron wave itself, which caused a huge increase in cases at Christmas and New Year, and the majority of new cases detected in Wales are now caused by this variant BA.2. “[Recent data] shows how the estimated proportion of the population with Covid-19 has grown rapidly in recent weeks in Wales, Scotland and England. The latest results from the ONS Coronavirus Infection Survey show that about one in 16 people in Wales had a coronavirus. “Today, a week after that ONS survey, we believe it could be as high as one in 12.” Mr Drakeford added that Wales had seen an increase in “pandemic pressures” on the NHS: “There are currently more than 1,400 Covid-19-related patients in hospitals. [in Wales]. This is the highest level for more than a year. You have to go back to the beginning of last March to see this number of people in the hospital with Covid-19. “And at this level, it is also inevitable that wider hospital services will be affected, because there are so many beds that are not available because of Covid. And as the risk of Covid increases in the general population, so does the risk of getting stuck in the hospital.” ., and there are more people who would work in our health or care services, who can not be found in the workplace because they are sick with coronavirus. “The health service has worked so hard to restore all these basic services it provides and to penetrate all those treatments that were postponed during the pandemic, but with numbers as we have seen in recent weeks, this growing pandemic pressure is putting pressure. and in this progress. “ With that in mind, Mr Drakeford acknowledged that he hoped he could take the next steps to break the restrictions by Monday, March 28, and replace the legal framework with guidance. He said certain rules must be followed as a law in order to keep people safe from the growing incidence of BA.2 variant of the coronavirus. Read more related articles Read more related articles
Coronavirus rules in Wales from 28 March – which rules still apply?
Face masks are still legally required in health and social care settings. They are also recommended, though not required, for adults in classrooms and school environments Businesses, organizations and workplaces are still legally obliged to carry out a specific “coronavirus risk assessment” and then adopt “reasonable measures” to reduce the risk of the virus spreading to their premises
What rules have been lifted?
Self-isolation after a positive coronavirus test is no longer legally required, although it is “highly recommended”. It is also advisable for anyone with symptoms to isolate themselves, although this is no longer legally required. Face masks are no longer legally required in stores or on public transport, although they are “highly recommended” in busy areas.
When will the next revision of the Covid rules take place?
The next revision of the Covid rules in Wales is set to take place on Good Friday (April 15, 2022). Payment of 500 500 for self-isolation for those eligible will be available by June. For all our stories about activities and events this Easter in Wales, go here.
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