Ministry of Health clarifications on Cabinet decisions dated 7 April 2022 The Ministry's announcement
a) from 11 April 2022, the abolition of the mandatory use of protective masks outdoors.
- It is reminded that for all indoor/enclosed areas, citizens are required to wear a protective mask and keep the necessary distances.
- It is recommended that citizens use a double surgical mask or a high protection mask (type KN95 or type FFP2).
from 11 April 2022, the abolition of Safe Pass in workplaces, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
- Excluded are workers in nursing homes, closed facilities, nursing homes, medical centers and health care professionals.
- Self-testing is recommended in case of symptoms.
c) as of April 18, 2022, the elimination of the Safe Pass in retail and shopping malls.
- Except for food, leisure and entertainment establishments and other places where by ordinance a Safe Pass[/I] must be presented.[/I]
- The presentation of Safe Pass[/I] is required in premises of more than 100 square metres, i.e. where more than 25 persons are gathered.[/I]
[D] from 11 April 2022, the automatic release of persons passing their restraint as positive incidents on day 7 of self-limitation, without conducting a rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test) provided they do not have active symptoms.
- Release earlier than day 7 can be done by PCR test (negative result)
- on day 5 of diagnosis at the same cost. Before going to a clinical laboratory, the positive case should inform the chemist of the test to be performed, wear a protective mask and maintain the necessary distances. It is recommended that citizens use a double surgical mask or a high protection mask (type KN95 or type FFP2).
- The measure will also apply to existing cases on 11 April 2022.
- Special arrangements apply to closed facilities, nursing homes and nursing homes.
- A positive case who has symptoms should contact their Staff Physician for an extension of sick leave.
e) Effective April 11, 2022, reducing the self-limitation period from 7to5 days for individuals who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case and under the protocol are placed on restriction, assuming they do not have active symptoms (individuals who do not hold a current certificate of vaccination or recovery).
- Mandatory rapid antigen detection test on the 3rd and 5th day after contact
- The measure will also apply to existing cases on 11 April 2022.
- Close contacts that have not been isolated from the positive case should remain in restriction until the positive case is released on day 7.
f) as of 11 April 2022, reducing the time period of the measure "test to stay" (where applicable) from 7 to 5 days.
- The measure will also be applied to existing cases on 11 April 2022.
- Students who are an intrafamilial contact of a positive incident are exempt from the use of the "test to stay" measure.
- More information on the procedure will be included in the press release - "Points test to stay in schools and clinical laboratories for 11 April 2022"
g) from 11 April 2022, the extension of measure "test to stay" (where applicable) to after-school evening activities for students.
- More information on the procedure will be included in the press release - "Points test to stay in schools and clinical laboratories for 11 April 2022"
h from 11 April 2022, the elimination of Safe Pass demonstration at businesses that serve the public, as well as departments/agencies of the state and wider state sector which serve the public, in archaeological sites, museums, historical sites, visual arts venues and galleries, construction sites and businesses of similar activity, markets, bazaars and fairs.
- Also, Safe Pass is not required, regardless of the square metres, in pharmacies, supermarkets, grocery stores, butchers, fishmongers, bakeries, bakeries, confectioners, fruit shops, kiosks, mini-markets and take-away services.
- SafePassPass is required at gambling and betting establishments, casinos, hairdressing salons, barber shops, beauty and tattoo parlours, theatres, cinemas, amusement parks, amusement parks, theme parks, stadiums, hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, banquet halls, entertainment centres and music and dance halls.
- It is recalled that the Safe Pass is required in places over 100sq.m., i.e. places where more than 25 persons gather.
i) from 11 April 2022, the increase of occupancy in theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and auditoriums to 100% of capacity.
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i) from 11 April 2022, the increase of occupancy in theatres, amphitheatres, cinemas and auditoriums to 100% of capacity.
j) from 11 April 2022, as recommended teleworking at a rate of 25% in enterprises and organisations, public and wider public sector, and local authorities.
k) as of 11 April 2022, such that patient visits to public and private hospitals are permitted on presentation of a 24-hour (1 person per visit) rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test).
- Strictly observe the visiting hours of hospitals
l) from 2 May 2022, as students upon returning to school present a 48-hour Rapid test and then a Rapid test demonstration
of 7 days' validity.
m) as of April 11, 2022, as group camping is permitted upon presentation of a Safe Pass (medium risk conditions).
n) as of April 15, 2022, as the announcement of positive diagnoses, deaths and hospitalizations is made on a weekly basis.
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