First Minister Mark Drakeford has explained why he is lifting the laws compelling people with Covid to isolate when cases are rising so fast.
People will also no longer have to wear masks in shops or on public transport in Wales from Monday, March 28, despite hospitalisations at the highest rate in 2022 and skyrocketing cases. There were 30,712 positive test results reported in the last seven days. That's up substantially from 21,212 the previous week and the highest weekly figure ever recorded.
Speaking at the Welsh Government press conference Mr Drakeford was sombre in his assessment of the Covid situation. He was the challenged that his tone seemed out of step with decision to lift restrictions.
