What will be eased and when?

May 15, 2021 (Saturday)

The obligation to wear masks outdoors will be lifted. However, the requirement to cover the nose and mouth with a mask indoors will remain unchanged, including on public transport, in shops, churches, cinemas and theatres.

Public transport

  • 100% of the number of seats or
  • 50% of all seats and standing places, while keeping 50% of seats unoccupied.

Outdoor catering

  • distance between tables (every other table may be occupied; the distance between tables must be at least 1.5 m, unless there is a partition at least 1 m high between them, measured from the table surface).

Culture – cinemas, film screenings, theatres, operas and philharmonics outdoors

  • maximum 50% occupancy.

Cultural centres and community centres, as well as educational and animation activities conducted by cultural institutions outdoors

  • subject to compliance with the sanitary regime.

Education – primary and secondary schools

  • hybrid learning for grades 4–8 of primary schools
  • hybrid learning for grades 1–4 of secondary schools
  • sanitary regime, including airing classrooms during breaks and disinfecting facilities at weekends.

Sport

  • outdoor sports facilities – maximum 25% of the audience
  • sports classes and events outside sports facilities – limit of 150 people.