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Coronavirus: Two households can meet outside in Wales from Monday
May 29, 2020
People from two different households will be able to meet outdoors from Monday, the Welsh Government will announce later.
They will need to stay in their local area - within five miles as a "general rule" - and remain two metres apart.
The change is part of a review of the lockdown rules in Wales.
The restriction on how far people can travel has sparked concern it will be unfair on those living in rural communities.
It has been illegal for groups of more than two people to meet since lockdown began in March.
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Other parts of the UK have already loosened rules on meeting people outdoors.
In Wales, there will be no limit to the number of people from different households that can meet.
They are expected to be able to meet in gardens, as well as away from their homes.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The restrictions have been in place in Wales since March
First Minister Mark Drakeford will announce the results of his review of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which takes place every three weeks, at a press conference later.
"We know people have missed seeing their families and friends over the last three months," he is expected to say.
"From Monday, people from two different households in the same local area will be able to meet up outdoors. They must continue to maintain social distancing and strict hand hygiene.
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