The latest revised measures and decisions on Covid-19, based on the recommendations of the Supreme Committee on Infectious Diseases, took effect on Monday, according to the BRT.
Curfew
According to the latest decisions, the night curfew, which runs from midnight to 5 a.m. Monday through Sunday, will remain in effect for another week.
Opening hours of shops and restaurants
Retail and grocery opening hours remained the same.
Shops and businesses are open from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm. Restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, taverns and other eateries will be open from 6 am to 11:30 pm. Supermarkets will be open from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm.
Buffet meals are still not allowed in restaurants.
Country risk category
The list of countries classified by risk level has also been updated.
All passengers arriving from the following countries where Covid-19 has been detected will have to undergo PCR testing on arrival, whether they are fully vaccinated or not.
These countries are Italy, United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Jordan, Russia, Norway and Austria.
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