Wales has returned to Alert Level Zero as restrictions introduced to tackle the Omicron variant have been relaxed.
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Self-isolation period to be reduced to five days in Wales
Anyone who tests positive for the virus will be able to end their self-isolation after five days if they record two negative lateral flow tests.
Union calls for council staff to be given home working allowance
Lianne Dallimore, from the Caerphilly branch of trade union UNISON, has called on Caerphilly Council to give financial support to staff working from home.
Schools could be allowed to make their own decisions on Covid measures from next month
Wales’ Education Minister Jeremy Miles said decisions could be made by schools in line with the local Covid situation from next month.
Wales to further relax Covid restrictions from January 28
Covid restrictions are to be relaxed to the level they were at before Boxing Day last year, the Welsh Government has announced.
Dog charity’s town Snoopy trail pushed back two weeks
Last year, Dogs Trust announced six sculptures will be put up in the town as part of its ‘Dog’s Trail with Snoopy’ campaign.
Funding applications open for businesses hit by Covid restrictions
Eligible businesses can apply for grants of between £2,500 to £25,000, with grants dependent on their size and number of employees.
Covid restrictions set to be relaxed in Wales over next two weeks
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced plans for Wales to return to Alert Level Zero over the next fortnight.
Business support package applications now open
The application process opened this week, and is open to businesses in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors affected by Covid restrictions.
Councils warn care arrangements could be impacted by staff shortages
Councils across Gwent have warned people may see changes in their care arrangements due to social care staff shortages caused by the pandemic.