From Monday, face coverings will no longer be required by law in retail settings and on public transport, though they will continue to be recommended in public health advice. However, 2 key legal protections will remain in place as coronavirus cases have risen sharply in recent weeks, driven by the BA.2 sub-type of the omicron variant. Face coverings will remain a legal requirement in health and social care settings and coronavirus risk assessments must continue to be carried out by businesses, with reasonable measures put in place in light of those assessments. The next 3-weekly review of coronavirus regulations will be carried out by 14 April, when the remaining legal […]
Together for a Safer Future will mark the start of Wales’ transition beyond the emergency response to the pandemic – emergency measures have been in place for 2 years. It sets out how Wales can live safely with coronavirus – just as we live with many other infectious diseases – and what that will mean for public health services and protections put in place to respond to the pandemic, including testing services. Wales will remain at alert level 0 for the next 3 weeks with the current level of protections in place. But all legal measures could be removed from 28 March if the public health situation remains stable. Together […]
From 28 February, adults and children aged 11 and over will no longer be required to wear face coverings in many indoor places, with the exception of the public areas of health and social care settings; in all retail settings and public transport. WG will continue to recommend in their guidance that wearing face coverings is one of many behaviours which can help keep others safe, especially the most vulnerable. The legal requirement to wear a face covering, unless exempt, now applies to the following indoor public areas: Retail premises (including financial services providers, post offices and shopping centres);Premises of veterinary surgeons and animal grooming services;Storage and distribution facilities, including […]
Wales will gradually begin to relax some of its remaining coronavirus protections as cases continue to fall. From Friday 18 February, the domestic COVID Pass will no longer be required for entry into indoor or outdoor events and venues, including nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and concert halls. But events and venues will be able to continue to use it if they choose to. The international COVID Pass will continue to be integral to arrangements for safer international travel. Travellers will need to check the relevant countries’ rules for entry, including any different requirements for children. From Monday 28 February, the requirement to wear face coverings will be removed from most indoor […]
Wales will complete the move to alert level 0 on 28 January From Friday 21 January, Wales will move to alert level 0 for all outdoor activities. This means: Crowds will be able to return to outdoor sporting events. There will be no limits on the number of people who can take part in outdoor activities and events. Outdoor hospitality will be able to operate without the additional measures required introduced in December, such as the rule of 6 and 2m social distancing The Covid Pass will continue to be required for entry to larger outdoor events attended by more than 4,000 people, if unseated, or 10,000 people when seated. The Covid Pass is […]
Please find attached written responses to three written questions below, that Sam Rowlands, North Wales MS submitted to the Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething: Sam Rowlands (North Wales): What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact that current alert level 2 COVID-19 restrictions are having on the tourism sector? (WQ84164) Sam Rowlands (North Wales): In light of Wales being at COVID-19 alert level 2, what additional support is the Welsh Government providing to the tourism sector? (WQ84165) Sam Rowlands (North Wales): In addition to the Wales International Inbound Tourism Fund, what further action is the Welsh Government taking to promote Wales an international tourism destination for 2022? (WQ84166). Vaughan Gething […]
The ERF is targeted at businesses in the hospitality, leisure and attraction sectors and their supply chains who have been materially impacted by a greater than 60% reduction of turnover between 13th December 2021 and 14th February 2022. The funds seeks to compliment other COVID-19 response measures to support businesses, social enterprises and charitable organisations in Wales. The ERF will support: Businesses impacted between 13th December 2021 and 14th February 2022 and closed by regulations from 26th December 2021.Event Space and attractions materially impacted between 13th December 2021 and 14th February 2022.Other businesses with greater than 50% impact on turnover between 13th December 2021 and 14th February 2022. And (applies […]
In late December WG issued statements about the £120m financial support that has been made available for businesses impacted by Omicron, they are now able to confirm that subject to meeting the eligibility criteria the funding will also be available to newly established businesses. The Welsh Government recognises that there is a need to support those who started a new business in the summer months.The funding will provide a potential lifeline to those who have recently established their business and help them to continue trading through the period 13 December 2021 to 14 February 2022 despite being impacted by the spread of Omicron. To be eligible businesses must have been […]
Yesterday the First Minister confirmed that the Welsh Government would be making £120m available for nightclubs, events, retail, hospitality, leisure, tourism businesses and their supply chains impacted by the move to alert level two – double the £60m package announced last week. The Business Wales website will be updated as the schemes role out and as quickly as possible. The funding will take the form of three elements. Non Domestic Rates (NDR) linked grants of up to £6,000. Businesses will need to re-register their details through a quick and easy online process in order to receive their payments. Registration will open via local authority websites from the 10 January 2022. […]
Please be advised that the Regulations and Alert Level 2 FAQs have been updated and published. See below links. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (no.5) (Wales) (Amendment) (no.25) Regulations 2021 https://gov.wales/health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no-5-wales-amendment-no-25-regulations-2021 Alert level 2: frequently asked questions Guidance on how you can keep safe and what rules are in place to protect people at alert level 2. https://gov.wales/alert-level-2-frequently-asked-questions UK Hospitality Guidance – https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/page/coronavirus#Wales%20section