The State of Alert has been prolonged in Romania for another month

Romania will remain in state of alert for another month as of July 17th due to the significant number of Covid infections

Roxana Vasile, 16.07.2020, 14:00

Romanians will have to wait to get back to the life
without restrictions, the lifestyle they enjoyed before the pandemic outbreak.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the country’s president Klaus
Iohannis.

Klaus Iohannis: ʺUnder the
present circumstances when the number of infections isn’t going down but on the
contrary is on the rise, it is only normal that the state of alert be extended for
another 30 days. However, only the restrictions now in force will be kept. No further restrictions are to be added but as
I said, under the present circumstances we cannot speak about relaxation
either.

Prior to the president’s announcement, the government
passed a resolution in this respect. Let’s have a look at some of the restrictions
still in place: wearing masks in indoor public spaces, like supermarkets,
public transportation and workplaces is still mandatory. And so is hand hygiene
and physical distancing.

Outdoor events like rallies and demonstrations are
banned, while groups larger than 6 cannot travel around the cities unless they
are a family.

Private indoor events cannot exceed 20 people while
outdoor events with more than 50 participants are not permitted. Restaurants
remain closed but outdoor beer gardens are open.

Malls and supermarkets are open, whereas cinemas and playgrounds
remain closed. Indoor religious services are permitted but participants are to
wear masks and observe physical distancing. Last but not least, some flights
are still cancelled and some border checkpoints remain closed. Against this
restrictive background, Romania’s president Klaus Iohannis has given assurances
that measures aimed at the country’s economic recovery and growth are likely to
continue.

Klaus Iohannis: ʺThe
government is working on and going to present fresh laws and regulations aimed
at supporting the country’s economic recovery programme, which has been
presented. Economic recovery is extremely important after this difficult period
we have been through.

Economic recovery is also expected to be high on the
agenda of the European Council session on Friday and Saturday and according to president
Iohannis, it is very important for Romania to obtain a significant amount of
money to jump-start its economy.

(translated by bill)