Welsh Government Coronavirus COVID-19 News 05/03/2021

Keep Wales safe

All of Wales is in lockdown (alert level 4)

• stay at home
• meet only the people you live with
• work from home if you can
• wear a face covering where required
• wash your hands regularly
• stay 2 metres from anyone you do not live with

Headline News

£680 million Covid cash boost for Wales

Wales’ public services will receive a cash boost of more than £682 million to support their COVID efforts over the coming months, the First Minister announced. Please follow this link to view further information.

One million vaccine doses delivered in Wales

One million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered across Wales and more than one in three of the Welsh adult population have received at least one dose. Please follow this link to view further information.

Additional funding for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses

The Welsh Government has announced a further £30 million for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses affected by ongoing coronavirus restrictions. Please follow this link to view further information.

More pupils to have opportunity to return to schools before Easter

The Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, has announced plans for more pupils in Wales to have the opportunity to return to the classroom ahead of the Easter break. Please follow this link to view further information.

Business rates holiday extended for 12 months

The rates holiday for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months, the Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has announced. Please follow this link to view further information.

Welsh Government boosts support for valued charities and third sector organisations in Wales

The Welsh Government is once again backing volunteers, charities and third sector organisations in Wales who have played a vital role in response to Covid-19, with additional funding support to help meet their needs. Please follow this link to view further information.