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Wales Online
Wales Online
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Ruth Mosalski

The results of the latest Covid review in Wales have been announced

Wales' last remaining Covid rule will stay in force for at least another three weeks. That requirement, to wear face masks in health settings, will remain due to the high level of cases in Wales.

The latest three-week review of rules has been carried out and while Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the public health situation is improving following the recent spike in cases due to Omicron but that keeping face coverings as a mandatory requirement in health and care settings will help to protect to some of the most vulnerable people in society, staff and visitors.

The number of people with Covid in Wales has fallen dramatically, according to latest figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that 198,400 people in Wales had the virus in the week ending April 16 - equating to 6.53% of the population, or around one in 15 people. You can read the latest statistics here. However Wales still has the highest Covid rate in the UK, which you can read about here.

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