State of alert extended

Ştefan Stoica, 11.06.2021, 11:34

The Government
in Bucharest this week voted for an extension of the state of alert in Romania
by another 30 days. Maintaining the state of alert, despite the improving epidemiological
context, will allow the authorities to quickly intervene if things take a
different turn. Football fans also received a piece of good news: the match
hosted by Romania in the round of 16 of EURO 2020 will be held with 50% crowd
attendance. Additionally, open-air events and election rallies will be allowed
with a maximum attendance of 1,000 people. Moreover, the number of people
allowed to attend private events has also been increased to 200 for restaurants
with indoor seating, while observing the minimum 2-meter distance between
people.

All relaxation measures introduced in early June will be maintained. Therefore,
up to a 1,000 people can now attend cultural, artistic and entertainment events
in open areas, provided people can prove they are vaccinated, they have the
disease or are COVID-free. The new limit can be exceeded for participants who
also provide similar certificates. The number of people attending indoor events
has also increased from 50% to 70% capacity, allowing for up to 100% capacity
for people who also provide proof of vaccination or that they had the disease.
Gyms are now open at 70% capacity, and the number of people can increase here
as well, again for those providing proof of vaccination. Accommodation units made
available on the Romanian seacoast has also increased. Bars, clubs, nightclubs
and gambling outlets remain open between 5 in the morning and midnight, with 50%
maximum capacity only for vaccinated people. Starting June 1 masks are no
longer compulsory in offices with a maximum of 5 vaccinated employees, but
remains compulsory in other shared areas. In other news, Great Britain is the
only European country still included in the so-called red area of countries presenting
an epidemiological risk. (VP)