There are four levels of restrictions in the Welsh Government Coronavirus Control Plan : low risk (level one), medium risk (level two), high risk (level three) and very high risk (level four). When you are eligible for the vaccine, you will be invited to a dedicated clinic. Flexibility may also mean a regional difference for how and when children return to school. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Restrictions are likely to remain in place for some months yet. In the previous review on January 29, First Minister Mark Drakeford said that the Welsh government’s approach to easing lockdown will be a "gradual and cautious" one. When will lockdown end in Wales? It's a sign that even in May, we should expect some restrictions to remain. Sporting event organisers are currently working closely with Wales Government and their governing bodies for a safe return of events. This means the so-called “firebreak” will end on November 9. First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the easing of lockdown is possible as coronavirus numbers in Wales “continue to go in the right direction”. Health Minister Vaughan Gething promised the … The Welsh Government has outlined six ways it is planning for the end of the lockdown in Wales. Lockdown in Wales could remain in place until the end of January. The Welsh Government announced the move as … What does this mean for climbers, hill-walkers and mountaineers? Wales has been under a strict Level 4 lockdown … To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "So if in three weeks time the numbers are still falling, the positivity rate is falling, the R number is below one, hospital pressures continue to reduce, then I hope we'll be able to move beyond stay at home.". A time will come in the next few weeks when attempts are made by the UK Government to lift some aspects of the lockdown … Currently, as it stands the road map involves a number of test events which were originally planned for late March. Our. Given a full-scale easing to Level 3 looks unlikely to be allowed, many will simply hope that the Welsh Government allows more limited easing as it did as cases fell during the first lockdown last spring - allowing people to drive a bit further for their exercise or to meet with another household outdoors. Lockdown restrictions in Wales have been slightly eased, with new measures coming into place on Saturday, February 20 - but the country will remain in coronavirus alert level four for the next three weeks. All primary school children in Wales will return to face-to-face teaching from mid-March provided the coronavirus situation in the country "continues to improve", Mr Drakeford has said. As of September 8, 2020, more than 350,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in … You can unsubscribe at any time. Last month, when Vaughan Gething announced the vaccination strategy, he said everyone over 50 will have the jab by March 20. It is likely self-catering accommodation will be given the green light to open first, much like they were as we came out of the first lockdown in the summer. Stadiums cannot admit spectators. The level three hospitality restrictions still apply. In England, the Prime Minister has said he hopes schools will be able to begin reopening from March 8. Members of the public will be told to stay at… Keeping Faith series 3: What is the start date for the BBC Wales drama? To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. “It helped to spread the growth of the virus through the autumn. Already, the government has said Wales will continue with the vaccination strategy roll out and vaccinate everyone over the age of 50 by May. Health Minister Vaughan Gething promised the … When does Wales lockdown end? Current lockdown legislation in Wales expires on March 31. Other restrictions will still remain in place for three more weeks, but the First Minister has given an indication of what might change starting from March 15, 2021. Conference facilities and nightclubs mist remain closed. When does lockdown end in Wales? Wales’ 17-day “firebreak” lockdown, which started on 23 October, has now come to an end. If lockdown hasn't begun to be eased by this point, new legislation will be needed. Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has tightened Christmas rules and announced a third lockdown will take place once the festive period comes to an end. Meanwhile, more than half a million people in Wales have now been administered a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The … "On Monday, March 15, provided things continue to improve, all primary school children will be back in face-to-face education and those students in secondary schools who are facing examinations, we aim to get them back in the classroom as well," Mr Drakeford said. Any move into Level 3 restrictions would see the return of extended household bubbles, the rule of four for meeting indoors and outdoors. Health boards in Wales started administering vaccines on 8 December. Lockdown rules in Wales will stay in place for another three weeks with an end goal of schools returning after February half term. Infection rates in Wales have been dropping around 30% each week so by February 19, rates could dip below 100 cases per 100,000 population. The Welsh government will review the current level four restrictions on February 19. Depending on what is said on the February 19 review, we could also see other restrictions eased. Increased numbers allowed at weddings and funerals - up to 50 indoors and 100 outdoors. I wouldn’t want to forecast where that would be, whether you have to stay within Wales or the UK. The government says it is on track to reach its target of vaccinating everyone in the top four priority groups, as set out by the JVCI, by mid-February. By March 12, admissions should also have dropped off, giving more "headroom" in the system to allow ministers to consider easing some of the more stringent restrictions. Some pilots of outdoor and indoor events will be held. Mr Drakeford confirmed to BBC Radio 4's Today programme that children in the foundation phase of Welsh education - pupils aged between three and seven - would return to primary schools from Monday, February 22. The third review of the current lockdown restrictions, which was put in place a week before Christmas, is set to take place on February 19. It means not every child will be in school every day but it's hoped that every child will be in school some of the time. The number of people allowed to exercise together will increase from two to four, Mr Drakeford said. 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The advice for extremely clinically vulnerable people to stay at home and not go to work or school was extended into the spring on Friday. He told BBC Radio Wales: "I … However, Mr Drakeford said there are no plans to reopen gyms at the moment due to advice from scientists. However, the chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton said a Wales-wide easing of lockdown restrictions was unlikely until the end of February at the earliest. People in Wales have been living under Level 4 restrictions since 20 December, meaning they can only leave home for essential reasons . … Level four (very high risk) is the strictest level of restrictions. But in the last week, these test events have been pushed into April and possibly even May and will be in strict accordance with tier reductions in Wales. 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Some non-essential shops as well as personal services such as hairdressing could begin to reopen from March 15. UPDATED Wales will go into a two-week lockdown, described by the local government as a “firebreak” circuit breaker, from Oct. 23 to Nov. 9. How are lockdown rules changing in Northern Ireland?