MOST coronavirus restrictions in Wales are set to be scrapped this week - a move that will likely give people more freedom since March 2020.
If all goes well, Wales will move to Alert Level 0 from August 7, when all premises will be able to open (including nightclubs) and most – but not all – restrictions will be removed.
The move will be confirmed at the three-week Welsh Government review on Friday.
There will be no limits on the number of people who can meet indoors, including in private homes.
However, it will still be a legal requirement for people aged over 11 to wear a face mask indoors in shops and other indoor public spaces, except for hospitality venues like pubs and restaurants.
If restrictions are lifted, which will mean there will be no legal requirements for social distancing, they will be replaced with a requirement for businesses and organisations to carry out their own coronavirus risk assessments.
At the last review, on July 17, some restrictions were eased as Wales moved to alert Level 1, after easing was paused for four weeks due to the rise of the Delta variant.
Up to six people can now meet indoors in private homes and holiday accommodation, while organised indoor events will be able to take place with up to 1,000 people seated and up to 200 standing.
This meant that couples who had delayed their weddings were able to get married at venues like Tyn Dwr Hall in Llangollen.
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And today, the UK and Welsh governments have allowed US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus to enter without the need to quarantine.
Also on August 7, adults who have been fully-vaccinated will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as close contacts of someone with coronavirus.
Children and young people under 18 will also be exempt from the need to self-isolate if they are also identified as close contacts of a positive case.
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But everyone who tests positive for coronavirus or has symptoms must continue to isolate for 10 days, whether they have been vaccinated or not.
The NHS Wales Test Trace Protect (TTP) service will use the Welsh Immunisation Service to identify adults who are fully-vaccinated and who will no longer be required to self-isolate if they are identified as close contacts.
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