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More lockdown restrictions are easing in Wales, with groups of 30 people now being able to meet outdoors. Bowling alleys, restaurants and indoor pubs are also reopening again from 3 August.

Other rule changes mean children under the age of 11 won't have to socially distance from other children or adults.

This comes after cinemas, museums and galleries were allowed to reopen on 27 July for the first time since lockdown.

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has stressed that it was important to continue to practise social distancing, and that the government would be watching closely to see if the coronavirus infection rate jumps back up again.

The decision to allow restaurants and indoor pubs to reopen is the latest step in easing lockdown measures in Wales.

Outdoor cafes, pub gardens and outdoor cinemas were allowed to reopen on 13 July.

Indoor visitor attractions and places of worship, like mosques and churches, were also allowed to reopen then.

The government also changed its rules on social distancing for some businesses to be a bit more flexible, such as hairdressers.

If the 2m rule can't be followed then businesses have to take other measures like extra cleaning and barriers to try and stop the spread of coronavirus.

Playgrounds and community centres reopened from 20 July and campsites have also reopened.