Changes to the work schedule, as well as the status of distances in grocery stores, are envisaged in a new decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, published today, Friday, in a government newspaper.
In particular, the regulation allows grocery stores (supermarkets, bakeries, etc.) to work from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm on Monday June 14 and from 6:00 am to 10:30 pm on Monday June 21st.
In addition to changing the work schedule, 1 visitor is now allowed for every 25 sq. M. on the main area of the store (without auxiliary premises, warehouses, offices, parking lots).
What else is provided
Foodservice establishments continue to operate exclusively outdoors, and from June 12, 2021, in ventilated galleries (provided that they have two open exits), and will only serve seated customers with the ability to work from 5:00 in the morning until 01:15 at night.
With regard to public markets, the mandatory expansion of retail space or the operation of parallel markets is provided in case of insufficient space in terms of compliance with measures of distance between counters. Until June 14, 50% of the positions of manufacturers / sellers with a distance of five meters between counters, which will operate in each market, remain.
From June 15, 2021, the distance will be one meter on either side of the counters and one and a half meters between people performing self-tests at least once a week for sellers and market workers.
For the operation of retail trade enterprises, including shopping centers and discount villages, as well as retail stores operating under cooperation agreements (store in store), a ratio of 1 person per 25 sq.m. is observed. In particular, up to 4 customers can be present in mobile shops at the same time on areas up to 100 sq. M. Also, extended opening hours are provided – from 7 to 21:00, while the operation of commercial stores at the country’s airports is allowed.
What security measures are canceled in the coming days:
The curfew has been extended from Saturday 12 June. It will start at 1.30 am and end at 5. From July 1, the ban on night traffic will be lifted. From Saturday 12 June, music is allowed in the outdoor dining areas where visitors will be seated. From Saturday 12 June, restaurants open in ventilated galleries with two free aisles. From Saturday, June 12, the percentage of visitors in concert halls and nightclubs has been increasing. As for fairs (panigiri), they will be allowed when the percentage of fully vaccinated in regional units exceeds 50%. Practical work of students begins on June 14. From July 1, the limit for attending events such as wedding parties, christenings, etc., will be increased from 100 to 300 people. Amateur dance schools reopen on 15 June and the distance between benches in public markets is reduced by one meter.
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