The First Minister Mark Drakeford said it is likely that social distancing will remain in Wales for the rest of the year.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Mr Drakeford described social distancing as the "strongest defence" against the virus, adding that he does not believe people in Wales want to see it gone.
He said: "I think they will remain part of the repertoire here in Wales during the rest of the summer, and maybe into the rest of this year.
"Whether we will be able to move from them being mandatory to just (things) we advise people about will depend on whether we continue to see improvements of the position here in Wales."
Mr Drakeford described how he believed people in Wales were very happy to follow social distancing, adding that while he was on the campaign trail before the Senedd elections, he witnessed many people happily following the 2m distance rule.
In England and Scotland, social distancing has been reduced to 1m but the advice is to stick to 2m where you can.
The comments on social distancing were made on the same day new lockdown laws were revealed in Wales.
From Monday sporting events and concerts can resume for up to 10,000 people sitting and 4,000 people standing.
Extended households can also expand to include a third and up to 30 people will be able to meet outdoors, including in private gardens.
Mr Drakeford also said Wales will not lift all restrictions on June 21, in line with England's roadmap.
He told Good Morning Britain: "If England were to lift all restrictions on June 21, that would not be the case in Wales."
Mr Drakeford did however add that he expects life in Wales to be "significantly back to as it was before" coronavirus, but stressed some things are too risky.
He said: "Life in Wales will be very significantly back to as it was before but there still will be some things that we think are too risky but we will not be allowing those until we are more certain that we have got everybody vaccinated, at least with a first dose and as many people as possible with a second dose.
"So we have more protection from any new dangers from this virus that has had many many surprises up its sleeve that we are as confident as we can be that we have built those protections as high as we can."
