July 06, 2020 - 1714 views
Today Wales further eases lockdown restrictions with some notable changes to what is now allowed.
Under the new arrangements, from today:
- The legal requirement to stay local (and the associated guidance about the 5-mile rule of thumb) no longer applies.
- There will be no limitation on travel but holiday accommodation in Wales will not be allowed to be open – self-contained accommodation is preparing to re-open from 11th July.
- People from 2 separate households will be able to join together to form one exclusive, extended household. But they can only be part of one extended household.
- Everyone joining the extended household must belong to the two households, which form the extended household.
- The extended household must contain the same individuals for the foreseeable future.
- If one member of an extended household develops symptoms of coronavirus, the entire extended household should self-isolate, not just those living together.
- Those in an extended household should keep records to help with contact tracing in case someone in the extended households tests positive for coronavirus.
The changes follow the regular statutory review of the coronavirus regulations by Welsh Ministers, using the latest scientific and medical evidence from the UK Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), the Welsh Government’s Technical Advisory Cell (TAC) and the advice from the Chief Medical Officer for Wales.
At the next review this Friday, the Welsh Government will consider a range of specific options for re-opening the hospitality sector (bars and restaurants) outdoors from 13th July, self-contained holiday accommodation from 11th July and hairdressing by appointment.
