Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:27 pm on 17 May 2022.
Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. I move the motion before us. Since the 14 April review, we've been reviewing the health data very closely to monitor any rise in figures due to an increase in social mixing over the Easter holidays. I'm pleased to announce that COVID-related hospitalisations have decreased over recent weeks. The latest results from the ONS coronavirus infection survey suggest that one in 35 people in Wales had COVID-19 for the week up to the 7 May survey.
Before us today are the latest amendment regulations, the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 10) Regulations 2022. The last review took place on 5 May, and the coronavirus situation is consistent with the COVID-stable scenario described in our transition plan, 'Together for a safer future'. In line with the latest public health advice, and evidence from the chief medical officer and technical advisory cell, we have decided to retain the legal restriction to require face coverings in indoor public areas of health and social care settings for another three weeks.