The Welsh Government has confirmed that several more measures will be lifted as of 3 May, with further easing expected to take place later in the month providing the public health situation continues to improve, and the vaccination programme remains a success. Wales currently has the lowest level of Covid infections in the UK, with case rates below 15 per 100,000 people, and it is third in the world in terms of vaccine delivery. These are all of the lockdown changes that will take effect in Wales in May.
1. Gyms and leisure centres
Gyms and leisure centres can reopen in Wales, including indoor swimming pools, from 3 May. Photo: Hugh Hastings
2. Organised indoor activities for children
Indoor supervised children’s activities will resume from 3 May, including sporting, cultural and wider recreational groups and clubs. Children’s birthday parties, or gatherings of families and friends in private homes are still not allowed. Photo: Christopher Furlong
3. Indoor adult fitness activities
Indoor organised fitness activities for up to 15 adults can resume from 3 May, including exercise classes and swimming lessons. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
4. Household bubbles
People can form an extended household bubble with one other household, and be able to meet indoors, from 3 May. Photo: Shutterstock