Yn ogystal â'r risg o COVID-19, mae ansicrwydd hefyd a fyddwn yn profi tymor ffliw hwyr a fydd yn arwain at bwysau o'r newydd ar ein system gofal iechyd sydd eisoes o dan straen. Mae'n briodol i fynd ati’n raddol wrth lacio’r mesurau diogelu sy’n weddill felly, gan ddileu'r gofyniad i wisgo gorchuddion wyneb mewn mannau cyhoeddus dan do 'dewisol' ond cadw’r statws gorfodol ar drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus, mewn siopau manwerthu ac mewn lleoliadau iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol. Fel baich isel ac ymyriad anfferyllol sy’n cael ei dderbyn yn gyffredinol, gellid adolygu'r gofyniad hwn ymhellach gyda dyfodiad tywydd y gwanwyn. Rwyf i o blaid symud at y defnydd gwirfoddol o'r Pàs COVID gan gefnogi busnesau i barhau i asesu risg ar yr un pryd – nid fel ymateb i COVID-19 yn unig, ond fel arfer da safonol ar gyfer iechyd a diogelwch. Mae parhau i gymhwyso deddfwriaeth a chynnig cymorth ariannol i achosion positif ar gyfer ynysu yn dal i fod yn fesur iechyd y cyhoedd pwysig a chymesur ar gyfer diogelu eraill ac atal lledaeniad COVID-19.
In addition to the risk from COVID-19 there is also uncertainty as to whether we will see a late flu season resulting in renewed pressure on our already stressed healthcare system. A gradual easement of our residual protections is therefore appropriate, with the removal of the requirement to wear face coverings in ‘optional’ indoor public places but retention of a mandatory status on public transport, in retail outlets and in health and social care settings. As a low burden and generally accepted NPI, this requirement could be further reviewed when the spring weather arrives. I am in support of moving to the voluntary use of the COVID Pass alongside supporting businesses to continue to risk assess, not only in response to COVID-19 but as part of standard good practice for health and safety. Continuing to employ legislation and offer financial support for positive cases to isolate remains an important and proportionate public health measure in order to protect others and prevent the spread of COVID-19.