Council issue first pandemic recovery update – “Be optimistic. But be careful too.” The first ‘recovery briefing’ has been circulated by Wrexham Council, the first since they moved from providing pandemic response updates to detailing the recovery process. Wrexham Council have also said in a general pandemic briefing note, “It’s amazing news and feels like we’re firmly on the path to recovery after a horrid 12 months or more. Further easing of restrictions on Monday will see – among other things – indoor service resume in pubs, restaurants and cafes across Wales, and it’s another welcome step towards normality.” “But we need to stay alert. We’ve seen lots of twists in this pandemic, and even this week we’ve seen fresh concerns about the so-called ‘Indian variant’ of the virus. So sticking to the basics – social distancing, fresh air, wearing a mask and washing our hands – is still hugely important.