WELSH Ministers could widen the use of Covid-19 passes to include a further range of venues across the country.

The move is being considered after the compulsory NHS Covid passes were introduced for people to legally attend big events or nightclubs in Wales.

Speaking on the BBC Politics Wales programme, Health Minister Eluned Morgan said: "People are having to take time off to deal with coronavirus because they may get sick, it's putting pressure on the health service because some of our staff are also suffering,"

She added: "Is there any more we can do, for example, around working from home.

"Is there more we can do to make sure that people do actually wear their face coverings in public places indoors, and we'll be seeing if it may be necessary to roll out the vaccine passports [Covid passes] to other situations."

The latest figures revealed by Public Health Wales (on Sunday, October 24) show that Wales had 3,152 new Covid-19 cases, as well as a further 12 newly reported deaths.

410 of those new cases were recorded in North Wales.

The Welsh Government will review the Covid-19 rules this coming week ahead of an announcement on Friday.

A Welsh Government spokesperson said: “We are concerned about rising case rates and are monitoring the situation very closely. The First Minister will announce the latest review of the Covid regulations on Friday.

"Whilst the very high rates of vaccination have reduced the risk of people falling seriously ill with Coronavirus, it is clear that we are in for a very challenging winter period. We all have a role to play to reduce the risk of the virus spreading and we urge anyone yet to have the vaccine to come forward and help keep themselves and their loved ones safe."

Covid passes show people have either tested negative on a lateral flow test, were fully vaccinated against Covid or have had confirmation of a positive test within the last six months which has been followed by the appropriate period of isolation. They are currently compulsory for over-18s to enter:

  • Nightclubs or similar venues
  • Indoor no-seating events with more than 500 people
  • Outdoor no-seating events with more than 4,000 people
  • Any event with more than 10,000 people, including sport