It's been a long two years of lockdowns, fire-breaks, restrictions and mandatory face-coverings, but nearly all Wales' coronavirus rules and regulations will be gone by Monday. From Monday, face-coverings are no longer compulsory in shops or on public transport in Wales, though they are still required in health and social care settings.
First Minister Mark Drakeford had initially indicated earlier this month that all remaining restrictions could end from Monday, but that didn't end up being the case due to the recent rise in cases of coronavirus in Wales. To help keep vulnerable people safe, face-coverings are still mandatory in doctors' surgeries, dental practices, chemists and all other health and social care setting, unless someone is medically exempt.
It's not yet known when the requirement to wear a face-covering in health and social care settings is likely to be lifted. Another change from Monday is that it is no longer a legal requirement to self-isolate if you test positive for Covid.
