Business body says free rapid tests should stay for now and be phased out 'throughout the year'.
Face masks could no longer be mandatory anywhere in Wales from the end of the month, whilst free lateral flow tests won't be available after 1 April, except for the over-75s and over-12 with weakened immune systems., and free testing will remain for NHS and social care workers in England.
Ian Price, CBI Wales Director, said: "The removal of remaining restrictions will give businesses across Wales the certainty they need to grow and invest. "We recommend that the Welsh government seek to retain free, universal LFTs, with a phased withdrawal throughout the year, to support hybrid working and maintain business and consumer confidence," Mr Price added.Eluned Morgan said last month that 'England alone' could not decide to scale back free tests
"Throughout the pandemic we have asked people to act responsibly, but scrapping access to free testing would create a two-tier system with some people being able to afford to pay for testing while others will be forced to gamble on the health of themselves and others."
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