The UK coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from level 4 to level 3, it was announced by chief medical officers on Monday.
The UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England National Medical Director made the agreement as coronavirus infections across the whole of the UK fell again.
Latest figures from Public Health Wales on Monday (May 10) show the seven-day infection rate across Wales as a whole is now 8.6, based on the number of new infections confirmed per 100,000 population in the week up to May 6- a drop from 8.8 from the previous figures.
In terms of tests, the percentage coming back with positive results is now down to 0.9% – below 1% for the first time in months and significantly below the key benchmark of 5%.
On Monday, a statement signed by Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton and his counterparts in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland said: "Thanks to the efforts of the UK public in social distancing and the impact we are starting to see from the vaccination programme, case numbers, deaths and COVID hospital pressures have fallen consistently.
"However COVID is still circulating with people catching and spreading the virus every day so we all need to continue to be vigilant. This remains a major pandemic globally.
"It is very important that we all continue to follow the guidance closely and everyone gets both doses of the vaccine when they are offered it."
The new Welsh Government was meeting on Monday to discuss the next easing of lockdown restrictions with an announcement of the the latest three week review expected on Friday.
It is hoped that indoor hospitality and indoor tourism accommodation will be able to re-open from next Monday (May 17). Indoor attractions like cinemas, bowling alleys, and theatres, as well as stately homes, are also expected to be able to welcome people back. The key dates for May.
On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to confirm the next stage of lockdown easing in England will go ahead as planned, with measures to take effect in a week's time.
The Government said the latest data confirms its four tests for easing Covid-19 restrictions have been met.
Ministers will hold a meeting on Monday morning to agree the next set of measures, which could see the rule of six or a group of up to two households allowed indoors. 11 lockdown announcements Boris Johnson is expected to make today.
