All along, the message of the Council of Ministers has been clear: "We trust science and urge citizens to faithfully follow in its footsteps." We continue to do the same.
The new measures aim to improve the quality of our daily lives, without compromising the gradual and complete removal of restrictions.
But we must all demonstrate individual responsibility and responsible behaviour. We must strictly follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health and the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee.
Today's announcement of relief measures should not be misinterpreted and send the wrong message.
The coronavirus is still here! It is still scattered in the community. That's why, after all, 200 of our fellow citizens are being treated in the hospitals of the OCHA with COVID.
Experts insist that coronavirus is not just a cold.
The word "respect" is key in the new era of fighting the pandemic. First and foremost, respect for ourselves. And then respect for our fellow human beings, respect for the rules.
from 11 April 2022, the abolition of the SafePass in workplaces, in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Self-testing is recommended in case of symptoms. Employees in nursing homes, closed structures, nursing homes, medical centres and health professionals are exempt.
[C]From 18 April 2022, the abolition of the Safe Pass in retail and shopping centres (excluding food outlets within shopping centres).
d) effective April 11, 2022, the automatic release of individuals who are confined as positive cases on day 7 of self-limitation, without the administration of a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest) provided they do not have active symptoms. Release earlier than day 7 can be done by PCRtest (with a negative result) on day 5 of diagnosis at a cost to be borne by the person concerned. The measure will also apply to existing cases on 11 April 2022. Special arrangements apply to closed facilities, shelters and nursing homes.
e) from 11 April 2022, the reduction of the self-limitation period from 7to 5 days for persons who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case and are placed under restriction according to the protocol, assuming that they do not have active symptoms. Requirement for a rapid antigen detection test (Rapidtest) on the 3rd and 5th day after contact. The measure will also apply to existing cases on 11 April 2022.
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 intrafamily contact positive incident are exempt from the use of the measure "testtostay".
g) Effective April 11, 2022, the extension of measure "testtostay" (where applicable) to after-school after-school activities for students.
h) by April 11, 2022, the elimination of Safe Pass displays at businesses that serve the public, as well as state and broader governmental departments/agencies that serve the public, archaeological sites, museums, historical sites, visual arts sites and galleries, construction sites and similar businesses, public markets, bazaars and fairs.
i) from 11 April 2022, the increase of occupancy rates in theatres, cinemas and auditoriums to 100% of capacity.
j) from 11 April 2022, as recommended, teleworking at a rate of 25% in enterprises and organisations in the public and wider public sector, as well as in 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).
l) as of 2 May 2022, as students upon returning to school present a 48-hour rapid antigen detection test (Rapid test) followed by a demonstration Rapidtest of 7 days' validity.
m) as of April 11, 2022, such group camping is permitted upon presentation of a Safe Pass.
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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