For the last two years the population of Wales has been living under some form of government control in an attempt to tackle the spread of coronavirus. We've been asked to avoid contact with family and friends, only venture out for essential purposes and wear face coverings in public places.
Many of us have been struck down with the virus at some point, thousands continue to live with its debilitating after-effects, and staggering numbers have died. At best it's been frustrating for people, and at worst truly life-changing.
But on Friday the Welsh Government will have a very big decision to make. At the start of this month First Minister Mark Drakeford said that if the situation remains "stable" that all legal restrictions will finally be removed on Monday, March 28. That means it will no longer be compulsory to wear face coverings in shops, on public transport, or in healthcare settings from that date and self-isolation will not be required by law.
