First Minister Mark Drakeford has spoken about the importance of continuing to take simple steps to protect our public health to manage the spread of coronavirus.
He outlined 5 easy things we can all do, including staying at home if we have symptoms of coronavirus.
His comments come as the Welsh Government has carried out the latest 3-weekly review of the coronavirus regulations.
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in health and social care settings will remain in place for the next 3 weeks, offering ongoing protection to those most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus.
But the legal requirement for businesses to undertake specific coronavirus risk assessments will end on Monday 18 April. Businesses will continue to be encouraged to take steps to operate in a Covid-safe manner.
Vaccination is the most important measure everyone can take to protect themselves – a spring booster vaccine is available for people aged 75 years and over; people living in care homes for older adults and people aged 12 and over who are immunosuppressed. Health boards are sending invitations to all those who are eligible.
Invitations are also being sent to families with children aged 5 to 11 years who are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine primary dose.
The Welsh Government has set out 5 simple steps for people to help everyone stay safe:
- Stay at home (self-isolate) if you are ill or if you test positive for coronavirus.
- Wear a face covering in crowded indoor public places.
- Meet outdoors where possible and ensure indoor areas are well ventilated if meeting indoors.
- Take additional precautions when visiting vulnerable people. Avoid meeting them if possible if you have any symptoms of a respiratory infection.
- Wash hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes.
The next 3-weekly review of coronavirus regulations will be carried out by 5 May 2022.
For further information please visit:
- “Everything we do helps protect us and the people around us” – First Minister Mark Drakeford | GOV.WALES
- Written Statement: Review of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No.5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (13 April 2022) | GOV.WALES
- Statement by the Chief Medical Officer COVID-19 Review: 14 April 2022 | GOV.WALES