Reopening of children's indoor activities brought forward to 3rd May

Indoor activities for children in Wales are being brought forward to 3rd May.

The Welsh Government's confirmed activities for up to 15 adults indoors - such as exercise classes -are also being brought forward to the 3rd from the 17th May, along with the reopening of community centres.

The First Minister will update us on the changes this lunchtime.

This means Wales will have completed the move to Alert Level 3 by Monday 3 May.

Saturday: Six from six households can meet outdoors

The rule of 6 will allow for up to six people from six households to meet outdoors, not including children under 11 years of age, or carers from those households.

Monday: Outdoor hospitality and wedding receptions for up to 30 to resume

The Welsh Government has also confirmed the relaxations that will take place on Monday 26 April.

Outdoor attractions, including outdoor swimming pools, funfairs and theme parks, will be allowed to reopen, while outdoor hospitality can also resume, including at cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Organised outdoor activities for up to 30 people will be able to take place and weddings receptions can begin again outdoors for up to 30 people.

Monday 3rd May: Gyms reopen, indoor activities for children resume

Gyms, leisure centres and fitness facilities to reopen;

People will be able to form extended households with one other household.

The resumption of indoor supervised activities for children;

Indoor organised activities for up to 15 adults (such as exercise classes and swimming lessons);

Re-opening of community centres.

Indoor hospitality predicted to open 17th May

Mark Drakeford said:

“It will be for the incoming Welsh Government to confirm these arrangements at the next three-week review, which will be held on May 13 – a week after the election.

It is my assessment that the hospitality sector – bars, pubs, restaurants and cafes – will be able to open indoors from May 17, together with all other tourist accommodation, indoor entertainment and attractions.”

Virus rates still falling

The First Minister said:

“The sacrifices we have made continue to show results.

By us all working together and sticking to the rules, combined with our vaccination programme, mean we continue to make progress.

Rates of the virus continue to fall and the public health situation is improving.

“Due to these efforts we are able confirm more easing of the restrictions from 26 April and for early May we are again able to bring forward some of our plans.

However, this progress is dependent on all of us continuing to work together to keep Wales safe.