New safety rules and restrictions since October 17, 2020

Since October 17, new security rules and restrictions for business in connection with the coronavirus have been introduced across the country. Starting from Saturday, among others, the operation of catering points, the operation of swimming pools and gyms, as well as the maximum number of participants in public gatherings.

Yellow zone (the whole country, except for the red zone areas):

-    gastronomic premisses open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. Every other table may be occupied. After 9.00 pm only take-away meals may be sold
-     limiting the number of people in public transport - 50 percent of seats may be occupied or 30 percent of the total number of places;
-    since 19.10 - limited number of people at weddings and other celebrations - max. 20 people, no possibility of dancing;
-    religious ceremonies may be attended by max. 1 person on 4m2;
-    public assemblies may be attended by max. 25 people;
-    hybrid teaching is obligatory in universities and secondary schools;
-    sports events may be held without audience participation;
-    in cultural events max. 25 percent seats may be taken by the audience;
-    Business activities of swimming pools, aquaparks and gyms are suspended.

Red zone:
-    limiting the number of people in retail outlets to 5 people per 1 cash register;
-    since 19.10.2020 - a ban on the organization of special events (weddings, consoles and others);
-    during religious ceremonies no more than 1 person per 7m2,
-    public assemblies may be attended by max. 10 people;
-    in universities and post-primary schools, remote teaching is applied (excluding practical classes).

In addition, the same safety rules apply in the red zone as in the yellow zone:
-    gastronomic premisses may be open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm. Every other table may be occupied. After 9.00 pm only take-away meals available;
-    limiting the number of people in public transport - 50 percent of seats may be occupied or 30 percent of the total number of places;
-    sporting events may be held without audience participation;
-    in cultural events max. 25 percent seats may be taken by the audience;
-    business activities of swimming pools, aqua parks and gyms are suspended