[A] from 11 April 2022, the abolition of the mandatory use of protective masks outdoors.
- It is recalled that for all indoor/enclosed areas, citizens are required to wear a protective mask and to keep the necessary distance.
- It is recommended that citizens use a double surgical mask or a high protection mask (type KN95 or type FFP2).
- Avoid the use of fabric face masks.
from 11 April 2022, the abolition of SafePass in workplaces, subject to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
- Workers in nursing homes, confined spaces, nursing homes, medical centers and health care professionals are exempt.
- 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 places of food service, recreation and entertainment and other places where by ordinance a Safe[/I]Pass[/I] must be presented.[/I]
- The presentation of a SafePass[/I] is required in premises over 100sqm, i.e. where more than 25 persons are assembled.[/I]
d) from 11 April 2022, the automatic release of persons who are in self-limitation as positive cases on day 7 of self-limitation, without conducting a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest) 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 own expense. Before going to a clinical laboratory, the positive case should inform the chemist of the test, wear a protective mask and keep the necessary distances before going to a clinical laboratory. It is recommended that individuals use a double surgical mask or a high protection mask (type KN95 or type FFP2)
- The measure will be applied 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 7 to 5 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).
- Requirement for a rapid antigen detection test (Rapid 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 release of the positive case on day 7.
f) as of 11 April 2022, reducing the time period of the measure "testtostay" (where applicable) from 7 to 5 days.
- The measure will also apply to existing cases on 11 April 2022.
- Students who are an intra-family contact of a positive incident "test to stay" are exempt from the use of the "test to stay" measure.
- More information on the procedure will be included in the press release - "Points testtostay in school sites and clinical laboratories for 11 April 2022"
g) from 11 April 2022, the extension of measure "testtostay" (where applicable) to after-school evening activities for students.
- More information on the procedure will be included in the press release - "Points testtostay at school sites and clinical laboratories on April 11, 2022"
h) as of April 11, 2022, eliminating 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 similar businesses, farmers' markets, bazaars and fairs.
- Also, Safe Pass is not required, regardless of 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, theatres, theatres, playgrounds, 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 100sqm, i.e. places where more than 25 people gather.
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 their return to schools present a 48-hour Rapid test
48-hour antigen detection test followed by a 7-day Rapid demonstration.
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 notification of positive diagnoses, deaths and hospitalizations is made on a weekly basis.
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