In recent days there has been an increase in all epidemiological indicators, as well as in the number of inpatients in hospitals. The increase in infections is due to variants BA.4, BA.5 and its evolutionary substrains. The Ministry of Health reiterates its call for compliance with personal protection measures (mask, distance, hand hygiene) in order to prevent further deterioration of the epidemiological picture. Collective and individual responsibility has made a major contribution to the response to the pandemic. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee, is assessing the data on a daily basis and, if necessary, measures will be taken to safeguard public health.
In view of the above the Council of Ministers has decided:
a) from 30 June 2022, the mandatory use of protective masks by employees and customers in Pharmacies, clinical laboratories, as well as persons visiting sampling points for testing for COVID-19.
- As a reminder, protective masks must be worn by employees and visitors over 12 years of age in hospitals, nursing homes, closed facilities for vulnerable groups, outpatient clinics of hospitals, dispensaries, medical centres, rehabilitation centres and public transport.
- The use of protective masks in places of interaction (indoor spaces, places of social events) is recommended for people belonging to vulnerable groups of the population, and for people who interact with people at high risk.
from 30 June 2022, the reduction of the maximum charge (ceiling) for a molecular test for SARS-COV- 2 from EUR 50 to EUR 30.
c) as from 4 July 2022, the maximum price for self-diagnostic tests for COVID-19 is fixed at €1,70 per item.
- It is recalled that the maximum price of the package of 5 self-diagnostic tests is fixed at €6.
d) the extension of all existing measures until 31 July 2022.
(AF)
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