Romania to enter second phase of lifting restrictions

In Romania, concert and party organisers will no longer have to limit the number of participants in attendance from 1 June if they can prove that all attendees are fully vaccinated, the government announced as part of its second phase of lifting restrictions following initial easing on 15 May.

Concerts and all types of shows can be organised outdoors with a maximum of 1,000 people if participants are vaccinated, recovered from the virus or tested negative for it, according to the new rules adopted on Thursday by the government. 

However, there is no maximum cap if all participants can prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 10 days prior to the event.

Similar rules apply to sports competitions and private events like weddings, where limits on attendance are to be lifted for fully vaccinated groups.

For indoor events, the number of participants was increased to 70% capacity, with no limit being imposed if all participants are fully vaccinated. Again, similar rules apply in the case of fitness facilities, pools, indoor sports competitions and indoor playgrounds.

Also, the occupation limits for restaurants, cafes and hotels will be raised as of 1 June.

The use of masks will no longer be mandatory in offices with a maximum of five people that are all fully vaccinated, the authorities added. (Bogdan Neagu | EURACTIV.ro)