Filenews 11 April 2022
From today begins the implementation of the new relaxations following a decision of the Council of Ministers last week.
Specifically:
- from April 11, 2022, the abolition of the mandatory use of protective masks outdoors.
- as of April 11, 2022, the abolition of safe pass in workplaces, in compliance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. It is recommended to conduct a self-test in case of symptoms. Employees of nursing homes, closed facilities, hospitals, medical centres and health professionals are excluded.
- as of April 11, 2022, the automatic release of people undergoing their confinement as positive cases on the 7th day of self-isolation, without conducting a Rapid antigen test provided that they do not show active symptoms. Release earlier than the 7th day can be done by PCR test (with negative result) on 5th day from diagnosis at a cost borne by the person concerned. The measure will also apply in already existing cases on 11 April 2022. Special arrangements apply to closed structures, nursing homes and hospitals.
- from 11 April 2022, the reduction of the period of self-isolation from 7 to 5 days, of persons who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case and under the protocol are placed in confinement, provided that they do not show active symptoms. Obligation to test rapid antigen (Rapid test) on the 3rd and 5th day of contact. The measure will also apply in already existing cases on 11 April 2022.
- from 11 April 2022, the reduction of the time period of the measure "test to stay" (where applicable) from 7 to 5 days. The measure will also apply in already existing cases on 11 April 2022. From the use of the measure "test to stay" are excluded students who are domestic contact of a positive incident.
- as of April 11, 2022, the extension of a "test to stay" measure (where applicable) to extracurricular afternoon activities for students.
- as of April 11, 2022, the abolition of a Safe Pass demonstration in businesses that serve the public, as well as the Departments/Services of the state and wider state sector that serve the public, in archaeological sites, museums, historical sites, visual arts and galleries, in construction sites and businesses of similar activity, in street markets, bazaars and popular festivals.
- as of April 11, 2022, the increase of occupancy in theaters, cinemas and showrooms to 100% of the capacity.
- as of April 11, 2022, as teleworking is recommended at a rate of 25% in businesses and organizations, public and wider public sector, as well as in local government authorities.
- as of April 11, 2022, as visits to patients in public and private hospitals are allowed upon presentation of a 24-hour rapid antigen test (1 person per visit).
- from April 11, 2022, as allowed to organize group camps upon presentation of a Safe Pass.
At the same time, the Ministry decided that:
- as of April 15, 2022, as the announcement of positive diagnoses, deaths and hospitalizations is made on a weekly basis.
- from 18 April 2022, the abolition of Safe Pass in retail and shopping malls (excluding catering establishments within shopping centres).
- from May 2, 2022, as students upon their return to schools present a rapid antigen test valid for 48 hours and then a Rapid test of 7 days validity.
