COVID-19: Information for individuals and businesses in Wales
Use this page to navigate the latest guidance on the virus for people in Wales
Applies to Wales
Individuals and families
Health
Read the latest information about COVID-19 from Public Health Wales.
See the latest advice from NHS Direct Wales and use the Coronavirus COVID-19 Symptom Checker.
Latest coronavirus restrictions in Wales
Coronavirus and the law in Wales
Read information about how the law is being applied to tackle COVID-19 and where coronavirus laws are different in Wales.
Testing in Wales
Read details about the Welsh Government’s approach to testing for COVID-19 in Wales.
Guidance for employees
Read all the latest guidance for employees including details about Statutory Sick Pay and Universal Credit.
Travel
Find out all the latest travel advice for people in Wales via the Welsh Government website.
Education
Find the latest information on schools and educational settings via the Welsh Government website.
Housing
Community services and support
Volunteering
Find guidance on COVID-19 volunteering in Wales by visiting the Welsh Government website.
Find out about volunteering opportunities in Wales via the Welsh Government website.
Businesses
General guidance for employers
The Welsh Government has published guidance for businesses and employers including details about your responsibilities as an employer and how to implement physical distancing in the workplace.
You can also stay up to date with information about the reopening of businesses and premises via the Welsh Government’s website.
Find coronavirus financial support for your business
Use the business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business.
UK Government support for businesses
Businesses in Wales could benefit from the following schemes and announcements:
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The UK Government has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being extended until 30 September 2021.
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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Job Retention Bonus.
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Support for businesses through deferring VAT and Income Tax payments.
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A temporary 5% VAT cut for the tourism and hospitality sectors has been extended to 30 September 2021.
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The Recovery Loan Scheme is accepting applications and is open until 31 December 2021.
Support for the self-employed:
Support for small and medium businesses:
Welsh Government support for businesses
Because some aspects of business support are devolved, the Welsh Government has set out a range of support measures via the Business Wales website.
Further support and helplines
HMRC tax helpline
HMRC has set up a helpline for businesses and self-employed people who are concerned about paying their tax due to COVID-19.
Call 08000 241222 for help and advice.
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
Business Wales support
Get help with your business online by contacting Business Wales
How you can help
Last updated 13 January 2021 + show all updates
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Edited "Individuals and families" section - guidance added on COVID-19 volunteering
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Updated information with the latest support and guidance.
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Updated information on the Job Retention Scheme and details about business closures in Wales.
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Added information about the Future Fund, which has launched today.
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Updated guidance with links to the latest coronavirus information from the Welsh Government.
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Updated information with details of the Bounce Back Loan scheme and Welsh Government support.
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Updated information with the business support finder tool.
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Updated links to information and added guidance to check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Updated information about support for businesses of various sizes in Wales.
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Updated community support information including details on volunteering, support for victims of domestic abuse and protecting yourself from fraud and scams.
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Updated information about Welsh Government's new Economic Resilience Fund
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Updated with latest links from the Business Support website
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Updated with information about the new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.
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Updated the HMRC helpline number.
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Updated with information for businesses and details of schemes to support the UK Government tackle COVID-19.
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Updated with the latest guidance on staying at home and away from others.
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Updated information about healthcare guidance, housing guidance and support for businesses.
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Updated information about support for employees and details of the call to support the supply of ventilators and components.
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Added information about business support following the Chancellor's announcement
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Updated information about Welsh Government business support
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Included information about NHS Direct Wales and changes to Public Health Wales' website.
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Updated guidance
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