New restrictions on COVID-19 are being introduced in Estonia



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“Despite previously adopted restrictions, the virus continues to spread rapidly,” the prime minister told reporters, adding that the additional restrictions would take effect on Saturday.

In addition, it will not be possible to occupy more than 50% of the commercial premises and service companies at the same time. people contributed by the total capacity of the premises.

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Catering and entertainment facilities, as well as non-seating public event venues, must open no earlier than 6 am and close no later than 10 pm, or two hours earlier than now.

Venues for entertainment and public events, in addition to permanent seating, will be able to accommodate up to 250 people.

Outdoor events will be open for up to 500 people, provided they occupy no more than half of the event space.

The government has banned private parties in public places.

In addition, Estonians will have to comply with previously adopted restrictions, such as the requirement to wear masks and choose groups of no more than two people in public places. You will also need to keep your distance and sanitize your hands.

In Estonia, 451 new cases of coronavirus were detected the day before. Another infected person died. Since the beginning of the epidemic, 13,469 cases and 123 deaths have been reported in the country.

On the eve of Estonia, a record 524 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded per day.



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