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No "shopping corridor" for the elderly after May 1

Photo: Ani Petrova

On Saturday, May 1, the requirement for grocery stores to provide a "shopping corridor" for the elderly from 8:30 am to 10:30 am is lifted. This is the order of the Minister of Health signed on April 29.

From the beginning of May, sports competitions for all age groups can be held without an audience. An exception is allowed for outdoor sports competitions with the requirement of audience occupying 30% of the seats, keeping a distance of 1.5 m and wearing masks.

The restriction for the work of the food and entertainment establishments only between 06:00-23:00 is also lifted.

As of today, according to a previous order of the Minister of Health, discos, bars and night bars are open for visits using no more than 50% of their capacity.



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