Wales will move fully into alert level one from 17 July 2021. The changes were paused four weeks ago because of the emergence and spread of the delta variant across the UK and to enable more people to be vaccinated in Wales.
And there will be further changes to the rules outdoors as Wales takes the first careful step towards a new alert level zero.
Alert level zero is set out in an updated Coronavirus Control Plan, which is published today. If the public health situation allows, Wales will move to this level on 7 August 2021.
From 17 July 2021, Wales will move fully to alert level one, including:
- Up to six people can meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation.
- Organised indoor events can take place for up to 1,000 seated and up to 200 standing.
- Ice rinks can reopen.
- New rules for children’s residential activity centres so children in groups of up to 30 can visit.
- A specific requirement for employees to provide comprehensive information on the risks and mitigations identified in the COVID risk assessment with their employees.
If Wales moves to alert level zero on 7 August 2021, all premises would be able to open and most – but not all – restrictions will be removed and replaced with the ongoing requirement for all organisations and businesses to carry out Covid risk assessments. These will determine what reasonable measures are needed to be put in place to keep workers and customers and visitors safe.
There will also be no legal limits on the number of people who can meet others indoors, including in private homes.
Face coverings will continue to be required by law in most indoor public places and on public transport at alert level zero from 7 August 2021, with the exception of hospitality settings.
For further information please visit GOV.Wales.