JUST IN: Government issues new military decree
The Romanian government passes new military decree further regulating movement, cross-border travel, commercial and economic activity, food security and social services as part of efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19.
In a televised press conference, interior minister Marcel Vela made an appeal to all Romanians to stay indoors and keep social distance particularly in the period coming up to and during the Orthodox Easter holidays, when people traditionally attend masses at churches across the country in large numbers and get together with families and friends. "I am aware I'm addressing a Christian and moral people, but by staying indoors and observing all restrictions we will go back to normalcy sooner", said minister Vela, adding: "I know you want to go to church to attend the Resurrection mass, but it's better to stay at home to avoid a skyrocketing number of new cases".
The authorities are also expecting many Romanians working abroad, in western Europe, in particular, to return to their home country for Easter to visit their families and are trying to discourage them to travel in large numbers. An existing ban on passenger flights to and from Spain has been extended for another two weeks, and all Romanian citizens entering the country will be ordered to quarantine, with the exception of cross-border workers and other categories of technical staff.
The new government order also places a ban on the export of certain grains, cereals and cereal products, such as wheat and wheat flour, barley, oats, maize, rice, as well as oil and sugar. The emergency order allows produce markets to stay open for the duration of the state of emergency, provided they comply with the hygiene requirements in place. Also, in the runup to the Easter holidays, shops can extend their opening hours. The decree eases travel and movements restrictions for commercial fishermen, bee keepers and farm producers, as well as for car service providers, provided they produce a number of required documents.
The Military Decree no.8, which is soon to be published in the Official
Gazette, complements the other 7 decrees issued so far.
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