Reopening Decree
- April 27, 2021
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Through Decree-Law No. 52 of April 22, 2021, the legislature established new rules for the reopening of economic activities, introduced Covid-19 “green certificates” for the movement of individuals, and extended the provisions regarding simplified remote work. The measure took effect on April 23, 2021, and remains in force until it is converted into law.
Reopenings
With regard to the reopening of businesses, the decree in question provides for the following reopenings, effective April 26, 2021, in regions and autonomous provinces classified as “yellow zones”:
Restaurants: in compliance with the operating hours (5 a.m.–10 p.m.), they may serve food and drinks at tables exclusively outdoors;
Schools: In-person instruction is returning to high schools (upper secondary schools) as well;
Universities: In yellow and orange zones, from April 26 to July 31, activities will primarily take place in person.
In high-risk areas, however, it is recommended that particular priority be given to first-year students;
Movie theaters, theaters, and concert halls: are reopening with capacity limits set at 50% of the maximum authorized capacity, and in any case not exceeding 500 spectators indoors and 1,000 outdoors;
Museums: reopen to the public with limited capacity or in a manner that allows visitors to maintain social distancing;
Sports activities: All outdoor sports activities are permitted, including contact sports (outdoor swimming pools will reopen on May 15, and gyms will reopen on June 1).
Effective June 15, 2021, Decree No. 52/2021 provided for the
the following reopenings:
Trade shows and conferences.
Finally, effective July 1, 2021, Decree No. 52/2021 provided for the
the following reopenings:
With spa facilities now permitted to operate, theme parks may reopen and
of fun;
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