Wales is the last UK nation to remove all its restrictions after more than two years of measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
COVID hospital admissions are declining, according to the Welsh government, but the NHS remains under strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The update will be announced on Friday by Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, with the limitations being lifted on Monday, May 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In January, Wales was downgraded to alert level 0 and the majority of the measures were lifted in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there are still a few left:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 In health and care environments, face masks are mandated by law (but nowhere else)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Workplaces and public buildings must continue to do coronavirus work assessments<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 A lateral flow test is required if you have COVID symptoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 If you test positive for HIV, you should isolate yourself for at least five days<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the results of the last three-weekly regulations review, the last remaining rules are likely to be abolished on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wales is the last UK country to lift its COVID restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Welsh government will continue to advise people to take easy precautions to protect their health, such as getting COVID vaccinations and isolating themselves if they have symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the previous three weeks, the COVID situation in Wales has improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The number of COVID-related hospitalizations is decreasing, but the government says the pandemic is still putting strain on the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February, England lifted its remaining COVID limitations, and in March, foreign travel restrictions were lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Ireland abolished all COVID restrictions in February, while Scotland lifted the final restrictions in March.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Wales is the last UK nation to remove all its restrictions after more than two years of measures. COVID hospital admissions are declining, according to the Welsh government, but the … <\/p>\n