"I'm so glad to be able to go out - it's been so isolating and lonely," she said. Read about our approach to external linking. This is a health crisis," he added. Homes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza. Video, Telling the tales of the northwest Highlands, Hugs and foreign holidays resume as lockdown eases, India's Covid crisis hits vaccine-sharing scheme, AT&T 'nearing $150bn media merger' with Discovery, Four arrested in anti-Semitism video investigation, Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home, BBC postpones Panorama film on Diana interview, first time since lockdown returned in December. "It's a manageable risk and I have said today that from Monday, 10 May, gyms, leisure centres and fitness facilities will be able to reopen, so I don't know how much more clear we could be than that.". Wales is the last UK nation to reopen gyms and swimming pools for individual exercise. Gaza says Sunday was 'deadliest day' so far1, Hugs and foreign holidays resume as lockdown eases3, Eurovision winner says contest is history for him4, India's Covid crisis hits vaccine-sharing scheme5, Missing Houston tiger handed into police6, AT&T 'nearing $150bn media merger' with Discovery7, Four arrested in anti-Semitism video investigation8, Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home9, BBC postpones Panorama film on Diana interview10. Children's soft play areas are not due to reopen until 17 May - the day pubs and restaurants are due to open indoors and all holiday accommodation can reopen. VideoTelling the tales of the northwest Highlands, The app that lets you pay to control another person's life. "To have us as literally the last industry to open is short-sighted and irresponsible.". Indoor fitness classes can begin again for up to 15 adults, but only if they are organised and in a regulated setting, like a studio or gym. Individual training and one-to-one sessions will be allowed from this date, but not exercise classes. A range of businesses are set to reopen on Monday 26 April under the next major easing of measures, while Mark Drakeford has accelerated a range of … This latest easing of lockdown is the last act of the current Welsh Labour government before Thursday's Welsh Parliament election. He said he was "angry and disappointed" that people will have to wait more than a month to get back to the gym. Note: This lookup covers national elections in Scotland and Wales, the Hartlepool by-election, as well as council and mayoral elections in England and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections in England and Wales. Homes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza. How many people have died with Covid in Wales? What happens to your body in extreme heat? Plaid Cymru paid tribute to the "collective effort" of Wales residents for the latest rule easing. ", SIGN UP FOR WALES ALERTS: Get extra updates on BBC election coverage. Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools are reopening today in Wales as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Taking that away is one of the worst things you can do.". First Minister Mark Drakeford said he could "allow more elements of normal life to return" because of a "successful" vaccination programme and an "improving public health situation". Lockdown rules have changed again - what's happening? Gym-goers in Wales will have to wait until May 3 for their next training session. From now, two households – plus another living on their […] Leader Adam Price said: "It remains the case that when further restrictions are eased that businesses must be supported with restart grants after an incredibly difficult start to the year. Two households - plus another living on their own - can now form a "bubble" to meet and have contact indoors. The Welsh Government announced on Wednesday night that gyms in Wales are set to re-open on May 10, subject to the public health situation at the … Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price said "gyms should be able to safely re-open now - not least to help with people's wellbeing and mental health, which has suffered so much during the last few months". VideoHomes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza, Eurovision winner says contest is history for him, The cost of calling out a 'rape joke' VideoThe cost of calling out a 'rape joke', Lebanon: A country in free-fall. Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools are reopening in Wales as the further easing of the Covid-19 restrictions. Gyms, swimming pools and community centres have reopened after a relaxing of restrictions while indoor classes for adults and children can restart. Today was a very special day.". "People up and down Wales will be relieved that Labour is at last following the data," he said. Well, you can make a splash now as pools are allowed to reopen - and bathers in Swansea wasted no time for a dip as the city's Penlan Leisure Centre opened just after midnight. "It was so lovely and I was very emotional," said the 66-year-old from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. First minister Mark Drakeford has given an update on plans to reopen gyms and outdoor hospitality in Wales. "By working together, by following these rules, the quicker we will return to normality," he added. In a statement, the government said its decision was due to "the higher risk of transmission indoors, and from aerosol transmission". Welsh Conservative Senedd leader Andrew RT Davies, said it was "regrettable Labour have not seen fit to give the green light to the safe reopening of gyms given two months ago ministers claimed it was a priority, and considering the huge toll lockdown has had on the physical and mental well-being of thousands of Welsh people". Mr Morgan questioned the Welsh government's reasoning, accusing it of having a "blind spot" when it comes to gyms and fitness. A fresh set of dates for the easing of … "We have published all the scientific advice that demonstrates the risks that gyms pose to the health of people that use them and the health of others," he said. This will include individual or one-to-one training but not exercise classes Extended household will again allow two households to meet and have contact indoors Swimming pools, indoor fitness studios, gyms and leisure centres will be able to re-open from Monday 10 August 2020. Homes and buildings destroyed in Israel and Gaza. VideoTelling the tales of the northwest Highlands, The app that lets you pay to control another person's life. Changes after 6 May could depend on the results of the Senedd election, and whether Labour's First Minister Mark Drakeford is returned to power. "Getting people outdoors and active has to be a priority for any government and along with the decision to keep gyms closed until May 10, Labour are ignoring the science and ignoring the impact of exercise on people's physical and mental wellbeing," he said.