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Commenting on today’s labour market statistics, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething said:

More than two million people in Wales have said yes to a Covid-19 vaccine in Wales, latest figures released today reveal.

International travel will restart for people in Wales from Monday 17 May, the Welsh Government has confirmed today.

The Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales are advising poultry keepers to remain vigilant as the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) is due to be lifted from midday tomorrow (Saturday 15 May).

Wales will move into alert level two on Monday, the First Minister will confirm today as coronavirus levels remain low and vaccination rates remain the best in the UK.

Climate change, new green jobs and recovery from the pandemic will be at the heart of the new Welsh Labour Government, as First Minister Mark Drakeford reveals his new Cabinet team.

Speaking in the Senedd following being nominated to be First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford said:

Businesses in Wales still affected by coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim up to £25,000 more in support to help meet ongoing costs, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.

Access to rapid COVID self-test kits (lateral flow tests) are now available to unpaid carers.

As the Coronavirus restrictions continue to relax in Wales, the Welsh Government has announced a proposed list of pilot test events to take place over the forthcoming weeks.

Medical equipment will be sent from Wales to support the international emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic in India.

Following advice from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and in the light of the most recent data, the UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England National Medical Director agree that the UK alert level should move from level 4 to level 3.