Estonia has again returned a number of quarantine restrictions to combat the coronavirus epidemic, which will take effect from February 22.
This is reported by ERR.
The government explained that the restrictions are necessary to contain the virus, the rate of spread of which is now dangerous. Last week, the incidence rate increased by 21%, and the number of hospitalizations-by 12%.
Middle and high school students are transferred to distance learning-except for specialized schools or classes for children with special educational needs. In the classes, however, it will be possible to come to consultations, Olympiads, etc.
The work of clubs and courses is also limited. Sports training will be allowed only individually with a coach or in pairs if we are talking about sports such as tennis. In gyms, it is allowed to fill the premises by no more than 50%. Such places as swimming pools and baths are temporarily closed.
In the open air, a variety of workouts and classes are allowed for groups of up to 50 people.
Restaurants are allowed to fill no more than 50% of the seats and must provide 2 meters of distance between the tables. At one table, it is allowed to gather companies of no more than 6 people.
Public gatherings, religious gatherings, and recreational activities in rooms where there are no fixed seats are allowed, subject to a 50% occupancy of the room and a total of no more than 200 people, and in the open air-no more than 250 people.
