The Welsh Government will hold a press conference at 12.15pm today, 12 March, in which they are expected to announce a gradual easing of lockdown rules in Wales.
First Minister Mark Drakeford is expected to announce several changes to the lockdown rules including Hairdressers and barbers re-opening from Monday and non-essential retail gradually reopening from 22 March.
A statement from the Welsh Government on Facebook this morning said: “Thanks to a real team effort across Wales, coronavirus cases are now at their lowest since mid-September. We have some headroom for a careful and phased approach to start unlocking Wales.
“We’ll start by moving from stay at home to stay local.
“From tomorrow, 4 people from 2 households can meet outdoors, outdoor sports facilities can open and indoor care homes visits can restart.
“On Monday, primary pupils and students doing qualifications will return to school. Schools also have flexibility to bring back years 10 and 12.
“Hairdressers and barbers can open from Monday by appointment for haircuts, and we hope all close contact services will be open from 12 April if public health outlook stays positive.
“We’ll gradually reopen non-essential retail from 22 March. We’ll start by lifting the restrictions on what shops which are currently open can sell. Garden centres can open too.
“If cases continue to fall, all shops will be able to reopen from 12 April – the same date as England.
“This step-by-step approach allows us to gradually open up Wales while keeping a close eye on the virus.
“First Minister Mark Drakeford will provide more details and information about funding to support businesses in the press conference at 12:15”.
