From 28th March the Covid regulations is Wales have changed as follows:
Self-Isolation
People are no longer legally required to self-isolate if they have symptoms of or test positive for COVID, however it is still guidance that they do so. It is still recommended that if people have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, they should self-isolate and take a LFT. If the LFT is negative the person can leave self-isolation immediately. If the person tests positive, they should:
- self-isolate for 5 full days. Day 1 is the day after their symptoms started or the day they had the test, if they do not have symptoms (whichever is earlier).
- take a lateral flow test (LFT) on day 5.
If the day 5 LFT is negative:
- they should take another LFT on day 6.
- If the day 6 is also negative and they do not have a high temperature, they can leave self-isolation on day 6 as the risk they are still infectious is much lower
- If they still have a high temperature or feel unwell, they should continue to self-isolate until it returns to normal, or they feel better.
If the day 5 or 6 LFT test is positive:
- They should continue taking daily LFTs until they get 2 negative tests in a row, taken a day apart, or until day 10 – whichever is sooner.
- They do not need a negative LFT test on day 10 to leave self-isolation.
- If they still have a high temperature or feel unwell, they should continue to self-isolate until it returns to normal, or they feel better.
Employees who are self-isolating will be paid sick pay in line with their contract of employment.
Wearing of face masks
The wearing of face masks is no longer a requirement in public places such as shops and public transport but is still a requirement in health and social care settings, such as hospitals and care homes.
Completion of COVID risk assessments
Businesses are still required to undertake COVID risk assessments where necessary and share these with their staff.