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The Government has set February 21 as a milestone for the return to normality, with decisions taken yesterday on a series of relaxations, given that epidemiological indicators are stabilising and the number of hospitalisations is decreasing.
The decisions taken by the Cabinet yesterday end the separation of citizens into vaccinated and unvaccinated, with the latter able to return from Monday to eating places, entertainment, stadiums, theatres and social events.
"The past few months have been difficult for all of us as we have had to take strong measures to ensure public health, keep the economy running and keep our schools open. Through everyone's efforts we have succeeded. With sacrifices, with restrictions in our daily lives, with changes in our habits and certainly with losses for some that cannot be replaced, we have withstood the attacks of the deadly virus," the Health Minister said in announcing the relaxations.
He pointed out that stability is not guaranteed and that without the effort of all of us, both at a collective and personal level, the epidemiological picture can change at any time.
All Cabinet decisions:
[A] from 21 February 2022, the lifting of the ban on the entry of persons who have not completed their vaccination schedule into eating places, entertainment centres, music and dance centres, stadiums, theatres, cinemas, theatres, theatres, weddings, baptisms and accommodation in hotels or tourist accommodation. Entry will be permitted on presentation of a SafePass (Rapid rapid antigen detection test valid for 24 hours).
(b) from 21 February 2022, increasing the maximum number of persons in catering establishments, entertainment centres, music and dance centres, weddings and christenings, from 200 to 250 persons, subject to health protocols and the maximum number of persons per square metre in force.
(c) from 21 February 2022, the increase in the number of persons per table in restaurants, entertainment centres, music and dance halls, weddings and christenings, from 8 to 12 persons.
(d) from 21 February 2022, the increase in the number of gatherings in residences from 10 to 20 persons, not including children under 12 years of age.
(e) the lifting of the ban on dancing and the increase in the maximum number of persons in eating and leisure places, following the establishment of a special protocol. Authorizing the Minister of Health to consult with stakeholders and implement the protocol after approval by the Scientific Advisory Committee.
(f) as of February 21, 2022, as children aged 4 years and older attending kindergarten and preschool are required to have a rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test) once a week.
(g) the introduction of the measure "test to stay" in kindergartens and pre-schools (excluding nurseries and nursery schools). The starting date and method of implementation of the measure will be announced after consultation with the relevant departments, workers' unions and parents' associations.
(h) the introduction of the measure "test to stay" in the Public and Educational Service. The starting date and details of the measure will be announced after consultation with the relevant departments and workers' unions.
(i) the extension of the measure "test to stay" in primary and secondary education.
(i) by February 21, 2022, reducing the percentage of telecommuting from 50% to 25% of the staff of any company or organization in the service sector, excluding essential services. Recall that the percentage includes individuals who, due to illness or reporting as close contact with a confirmed case, are placed on self-limitation and work from home, and individuals who use their rest leave.
(k) as of February 28, 2022, the reopening of all surgeries involving cold cases. It is emphasized that the referral of patients to Accident and Emergency Departments of private hospitals will continue in order to relieve the congestion in the CICUs of hospitals within GHS.
(l) as of February 21, 2022, as for workers in day care facilities for vulnerable groups, transitional homeless shelters, day centers, and child protection facilities, to require demonstration of either a negative laboratory test (PCR) of 72 hours, either a negative rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test) valid for 24 hours, or a valid certificate of completed vaccination, or a valid certificate of recovery from COVID-19 disease.
(m) by February 21, 2022, increasing the occupancy rate at stadiums to 70% of capacity.
[N] by February 21, 2022, increasing the occupancy rate at theaters, cinemas and auditoriums to 75% of capacity.
All other measures will continue to apply until 14 March.
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