Lockdown easing will continue in Wales today, with supermarkets now allowed to sell non-essential items such as DVDs, computer games and toys.

It’s good news for those that are looking to get out in the garden, with garden centres also allowed to open their doors from today.

COVID-19 cases continue to fall across much of Wales, despite a recent increase in cases in parts of North Wales and a spike in Merthyr Tydfil.

From Monday 22 March:

  • First phased opening of non-essential retail – restrictions on the sale of items will be lifted for shops, which are currently open
  • Garden centres re-open.

From Saturday 27 March:

This week, Ministers will confirm if the conditions allow for the following relaxations to come into force:

  • Stay local requirement lifted, moving Wales into alert level 3
  • First phased opening of the tourism sector as self-contained accommodation opens
  • Organised outdoor children’s activities resume
  • Limited opening of outdoor areas of some historic places and gardens
  • Libraries re-open.