Coronavirus: Updates on the pandemic on Thursday

1. Lockdown restrictions in Wales are likely to be relaxed next week so people from two different households can meet each other outdoors, BBC Wales understands
2. People in Wales have taken part in what was the tenth - and possibly final - clap for carers event
3. Attendances at Welsh emergency departments remain down on last year, the head of NHS Wales says
4. The scientist running Wales’ largest coronavirus testing laboratory says his team has to “sacrifice” to tackle the pandemic
5. Fourteen more people have died with coronavirus in Wales, taking the total to 1,307, Public Health Wales says
6. It could take five years for the Royal Welsh Show to come to terms with the financial impact of the pandemic, organisers say
7. People in the gig economy are being "forced into destitution", a union claims

Good night

That's it for our live updates for another day, thanks for joining us.

Here are the main points from the day:

• Coronavirus restrictions in Wales are likely to be relaxed from Monday so people from two different households can meet each other outdoors, BBC Wales understands
• A further 14 people were reported to have died with coronavirus, taking the total to 1,307
• People across wales joined the tenth - and possibly final - weekly clap for carers

• Boris Johnson says he is "determined" to work closely with devolved administrations during the next phase of Covid-19 fight
• The Welsh Government has recruited 600 people to work as contact tracers, NHS Wales chief executive Dr Andrew Goodall said
• The contract for the Principality Stadium to remain as a field hospital has been extended until early autumn
• The number of people at A&E departments in Wales remains down on last year, despite repeated appeals for people to seek urgent care if they need it

In Pictures: Wales claps key workers

Nurses in scrubs stepped out of hospitals to applaud their fellow workers during the fight against coronavirus.

Medical staff at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, took part in the clap for carers tonight.

In what could be the final evening of what has become a weekly event, people across Wales took to their doorsteps to thank key workers.

In Penarth residents were pictured banging pots, and being joined by their pets as they joined in.

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A medical worker claps from a house across the road from the Royal Gwent Hospital

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Residents across Wales grabbed pots and pans to join in

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A medical worker in scrubs claps for colleagues outside the Newport hospital

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In Penarth a woman is joined by her dog during the applause

MP applauds everyone for obeying Covid rules

Pontypridd MP Alex Davies-Jones said she applauded every key worker, volunteer and person who has obeyed the coronavirus rules.

Street's marathon effort for NHS while 'longing to see family'

For most of us, lockdown has been a marathon not a sprint and nowhere more so than in one street just outside Prestatyn.

Residents in Bryn Llys in Meliden each ran part of the 26.2 miles up and down the street maintaining social distance, to raise cash for the local hospital and care homes.

But the woman who helped organise the event said she was desperate to be reunited with loved ones who live elsewhere.

Elin Hughes-Jones said: "The most important thing for me is to see my family.

"I can wait a bit longer to see friends, but family is the main thing for me."

Tomorrow, the Welsh Government is likely to announce an easing of some lockdown restrictions, including being able to meet people from other households, while maintaining social distancing, BBC Wales understands.

At Lyon's Lido Beach caravan park, staff are preparing for the eventual reopening but say different advice for England and Wales has complicated things.

Managing director Geoff Lyons-Mount said: "England have gone easier on the opening of things whereas our minister has decided to keep things pretty much tied up, so it's frustrating for us but it's what's good for the area, we've got to look after our residents and the locals."

'Key workers who are keeping our society together'

Thanks were given to "the key workers who are keeping our society together," by Wales Air Ambulance.

"You know who you are, and we salute you," the charity said.

Street comes out to thank key workers as fire blazes

Residents in a Rhondda street grabbed pots and pans to bang and make a racket to thank key workers.

They dedicated the clap for carers to firefighters currently battling a mountain fire nearby.

Earlier, Plaid Cymru politician Leanne Wood said the evening's appreciation should be dedicated to the emergency services battling the blaze.

"Dealing with a blaze in this heat must be hell," she said.

'Show gratitude by sticking to lockdown'

Road Safety Wales urged people to show gratitude to the NHS by abiding to lockdown rules.

"Reduce risk to protect yourself, your loved ones and all key workers," the organisation said.

Welsh Parliament thanks NHS

The Senedd has thanked everyone who has helped keep Wales safe during the pandemic.

Cadets join weekly clap

Fire cadets have taken part in the weekly clap, showing their appreciation to 999 workers across Wales.

Fire service offer 'big thank you'

"We all want to say a big thank you to our #NHS colleagues and all who take care of us," said South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

The service posted a video of firefighters clapping and whistling their support.

Many say they 'will miss' weekly clap and doorstep catch up

Some people are taking to social media to thank neighbours for taking part in the weekly clap for carers, while some are saying they will miss the weekly chance to catch up.

Public Health Wales applauds key workers with moving video

The body handling the coronavirus pandemic in Wales has shared pictures of NHS staff clapping those who have recovered from the virus during the weekly clap for carers.

'They are real-life heroes'

Military charity Help for Heroes are 'incredibly proud and supportive' of the nation's health workers.

"Like the veterans we support, they are real-life heroes," said the charity.

"We will always stand together with them."

Help for Heroes was founded by Bryn Parry, whose family hail from Flintshire.

College's pride at health and care students on front line

A college has used this evening's clap for carers to thank its students who are working on the front line against Covid-19.

Gower College, Swansea, said it was "immensely proud" of its health and care students.

'Incredibly proud' of police and young carers during pandemic, says PCC

The police and crime commissioner for Gwent has paid tribute to officers during the tenth weekly clap for carers.

Jeff Cuthbert said he was incredibly proud of everyone who had played their part in tackling the pandemic.

He thanked young carers who he said had "helped care for loved ones".

'Diolch' to key workers during pandemic

In what could be the final weekly clap for carers, we can hear pots being banged and fireworks going off from our homes across Wales.

Welsh Government departments have joined the thanks.

Message mowed into Monmouth field

A message of support for the NHS has been mowed into a field in Monmouth.

"Thank you," said Monmouth council.

Police say thanks to carers

In what could be the final weekly clap for carers, officers from South Wales Police in the Taff Valley have expressed their gratitude.

Poem for 'rainbow heroes' shared by council

As tonight's clap for carers gets under way, a poem by a support worker has been shared by Vale of Glamorgan council as part of the final clap for carers.

The composition, by an author named only as "Julie", was called A Poem For Rainbow Heroes.

Saucepans at the ready for 'final' clap for carers

Over the last 10 weeks we've seen people across Wales doing their best to show their support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

From doorstep performances, to fireworks being set off, drumming in the street, and serenades, people have grabbed all but their kitchen sinks to take part in the weekly clap for carers.

Tonight could be the last time we all take to our doorsteps, balconies and drives en mass, after the event's founder suggested the 10th time could be a good time to end the weekly celebration.