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 measures will be reviewed.

https://gov.wales/cautious-approach-to-coronavirus-protections-to-continue

https://gov.wales/written-statement-review-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-no5-wales-regulations-2020-5

About Eirlys Jones

Eirlys is the Commercial Director at North Wales Tourism and can be contacted at eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk or connect with her on LinkedIn you can also follow her on Twitter @EirlysJones5