Live coronavirus updates as Mark Drakeford announces mask rules are changing in Wales

People will no longer have to wear masks in shops or on public transport in Wales from Monday but they will still be needed in hospitals and health care settings. The Welsh Government has decided not to relax all restrictions as cases continue to rise in Wales as it had hoped to do.

From Monday you will no longer need to wear masks in shops or on public transport but they will still be needed in health and social care settings. The legal requirement to self-isolate is being scrapped and instead people will be asked to stay inside if they test positive but it is no longer going to be the law. Businesses will still be asked to complete risk assessments.

Covid cases are rising in Wales which the First Minister Mark Drakeford has admitted has caused concern within the Welsh Government. We also asked how people across Wales felt about the rise in cases, and you can read more about their mixed response here.

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Mr Drakeford said: "We have seen an unwelcome rise in coronavirus cases across Wales, mirroring the position in most of the UK. We have carefully considered the very latest scientific and medical evidence and we need to keep some legal protections in place for a little while longer to help keep Wales safe.

"Throughout the pandemic we have taken a gradual and cautious approach as we have relaxed protections. We are firmly on the path towards leaving the emergency response to the pandemic behind us and learning to live with coronavirus safely." You can see the latest infection rate and the number of cases where you live here.

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