Covid in Wales: Face mask and isolation rules could be extended
The first minister told BBC Wales: "Up until last week we had more or less eight weeks in a row with the numbers moving in the right direction and that formed the backcloth to the hope that on the 28 March we could lift all restrictions."Asked if options are still open, he replied: "They have to be I think.
Cases recorded from positive PCR tests had doubled since the first minister announced plans to scrap Wales rules three weeks ago. Plaid Cymru said if cases rise it is "right to consider all measures that help limit transmission, without putting further restrictions on our movement".
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