Wales is set to announce further easing of coronavirus restrictions today, which could bring it in line with England removing nearly all measures from 19 July.
First Minister Mark Drakeford will “set out any changes to the existing restrictions” at around midday, he announced in a tweet on Monday.
“Please note any changes announced by Boris Johnson apply to England only – decision on COVID rules for Wales are made in Wales,” he wrote earlier in the week.
Mr Drakeford is expected to confirm that Wales will fully move from alert level two to alert level one, after delaying the decision by four weeks at the last review.
The announcement could include a relaxation on how many people are allowed to meet in private homes. However, Mr Drakeford’s cabinet will make the final decision on what specific rules are relaxed on Wednesday morning.
There is also talk of creating a new alert level zero for later in the summer which will see most restrictions gone.
On Monday, new Health Secretary Sajid Javid announced that all remaining restrictions on social contact will lift in England as planned on 19 July.
