CHANGES to the two metre rule announced by UK government today only apply in England, Wales' First Minister has confirmed.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the two metre social distancing requirement is being replaced with a "one-metre plus" measure in England from July 4.
However Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford was quick to take to Twitter to state that the two metre rule remains in place in Wales to help limit the spread of the virus.
Mr Drakeford said the Welsh Government will "keep this rule under constant review", but that its focus is on "helping to save lives".
The UK Government also announced that pubs, bars, restaurants, cinemas and hairdressers will reopen across England from July - none of which apply to Wales.
Changes to the 2 metre rule announced by UK government today only apply in England.
— Mark Drakeford (@fmwales) June 23, 2020
The 2m rule remains in place in Wales to help limit the spread of the virus.
We keep this rule under constant review – our focus is on helping to save lives. https://t.co/3N6SB61yYc
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