Nearly
\n60 days since the first coronavirus infection was reported in Romania,
\nBucharest authorities are discussing economic recovery plans and a possible
\nrelaxation of restrictions under the state of emergency declared over a month
\nago. May 16 is the date when things might return to the normal state of affairs
\nprior to the outbreak, according to the President, the Health Minister and all
\nexperts involved in managing this difficult situation. The virus will not go
\naway and we need to find ways to cope with the new threat. Decision-makers are
\nmeeting these days to discuss this scenario, and President Iohannis has already
\nannounced that part of the measures will be enacted starting next month. Klaus
\nIohannis:<\/p>\n
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After
\nMay 15 everyone will be compelled to wear protection masks in enclosed public
\nspaces and when using public means of transportation. This measure has no time limitations
\nand might be extended to next year, when this pandemic will be in check and the
\nrisk of infection will be low. Another measure we’ve decided upon will certainly
\nplease many Romanians. Starting May 16 mobility restrictions will be lifted, so
\npeople may be able to move around without signing a declaration in this
\nrespect. I repeat, this measure addresses individuals. <\/p>\n
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President
\nIohannis says the country will try to return to a new normalcy, although many
\nrestrictions will be kept, to ensure the general protection of the population. <\/p>\n
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After
\nMay 16 a number of restrictions will remain in place, namely those concerning
\npublic gatherings of all sorts. Until May 15, the state of emergency deadline,
\nall restrictions are still in effect. Again, I advise everyone to stay at home
\nuntil May 15. After this date we will be able to move around with more freedom,
\nbut unfortunately, life will not return to its normal state before the start of
\nthe pandemic. We will have a plan to ease restrictions gradually, and we will
\nannounce which types of activities will be allowed to resume. <\/p>\n
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With
\nthe lifting of restrictions, each of us, especially at-risk categories, will have to be more responsible, the President also reminded. <\/p>\n
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(Translated
\nby V. Palcu)<\/p>\n
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