READ MORE Why is Wales reopening when England is still in lockdown? The devolved administrations have the power to set their own rules regarding how their nation handles its approach to coronavirus and lockdown restrictions. Some aspects of Wales’ lockdown easing plan are similar to England, with non-essential retail planned for reopening on the same date in England and Wales. England is also ahead of Wales in terms of reopening schools, with all pupils in England back in school as of March 8. In Wales, younger primary pupils have already been able to return to their classrooms since February 22. Wales lockdown update: In total, 32.8 percent of the Welsh population have now received their first vaccine dose (Image: GETTY)