To combat the rise of Coronavirus cases the Welsh Government have introduced an alert level system in Wales.
Wales is currently in 'Alert Level 4' - the highest possible level of restrictions.
The lockdown has no end-date and will be reviewed every three weeks.
Please note that different restrictions apply elsewhere in the UK. For more information on the restrictions in place in your areas visit: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
What that means?
- People will be required to stay at home, not create an extended household and only mix with their household or support bubble.
- A support bubble can be formed by single adults or single parents joining another household.
- The rule on who you can mix with applies both indoors and outdoors.
- Travelling will only by allowed for essential purposes, such as for work and for caring responsibilities. International travel would not be allowed.
- All indoor and outdoor events and visitor attractions will be cancelled or closed, non-essential shops will shut as will gyms, hairdressers, hospitality businesses and holiday accommodation.
- Wedding ceremonies and funerals can take place with limited numbers, but no receptions or wakes can occur.
*Schools will remained closed until 22nd February, after which schools will reopen in a phased approach starting with the youngest learners first. For more information visit my page on schools.
Update as of 19th February 2021
On 19th February, the First Minister announced the 'roadmap' out of lockdown. You can see the roadmap below.
Importantly, from Saturday 20th February, 4 people can meet outside for exercise from a maximum of two households. This is for exercise only and not for social meetings. You are still not able to drive to exercise.
The First Minister was hopeful that the 'stay-at-home' rule could be lifted in three weeks time, if case rates continue to fall. With younger learners back in school from 22nd February, the First Minister said that other primary school children aged eight and over, and those students preparing for exams, may be able to return to school from 15 March.
Some non-essential shops and hairdressers could also reopen in the middle of March too. However, it is unlikely that pubs, restaurants, cafes and gyms will be able to reopen then.
International Travel Advice
For all Welsh Government advice on travel, see here.
In short, the current advice is that 'you must stay at home and avoid all travel, including cross border travel, unless essential (e.g if you cannot work at home).'
Returning home:
Passengers arriving directly into Wales from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departing to help protect against new strains of coronavirus circulating internationally.
You must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to Wales from abroad.
From 4am on 18 January 2021, if you do not present proof of a negative test result, you may not be able to board and could be fined £500 on arrival into Wales.
From 15 February 2021, all passengers arriving to Wales either directly or via the rest of the UK, will also need to take two additional COVID-19 tests once they arrive back in Wales.
These test will be taken on day 2 and day 8 after your arrival date.
For the full advice, see the Welsh Government guidance here.
The alert levels explained
To combat the rise of Coronavirus cases the Welsh Government have introduced an alert level system in Wales.
Wrexham is in alert level 4 meaning the below restrictions apply. Please note that schools will remain closed until 18th January.
Please note that different restrictions apply elsewhere in the UK. For more information on the restrictions in place in your areas visit: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
