Hairdressers and barbers reopen as lockdown eases in Wales

The remainder of primary school pupils and secondary school children in exam years go back to class from today.

Hairdressers and barbers which have been closed for months because of lockdown can reopen from today
Author: LAUREN JONESPublished 15th Mar 2021

The next steps in Wales's gradual easing of lockdown restrictions come into force today.

All primary school pupils can now return while secondary school children who are in GCSE and A-level years can also go back.

After months away from their shops - hairdressers and barbers are also able to reopen.

From Mother's Day weekend - people from 2 households were able to meet outside while care homes opened their doors to single visitors.

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said it's more important than ever that people continue to stick to the rules as lockdown measures are eased and people start to move around more.

He said: "We have all worked together to drive down rates, that's what helped us to get children back to school, to lift the 'stay at home' rule and now to take the first steps to reopening our economy.

"As we go out more and meet our friends and family outdoors, there will be more opportunities for the virus to spread and to cause illness.

"It is really important that we all continue to follow the simple and basic steps, the steps which helped us to keep safe and helped to keep the virus under control."