Recommendations / requirements in the area of Oslo
Mandatory face masks in places where you cannot be at least one meter away in shops, malls, restaurants, public transport, indoor stations and taxis. The obligation to wear a face mask does not apply to children under the age of twelve or those who, for medical or other reasons, cannot wear a face mask.
A must for a home office. Employers must ensure that employees can work from home throughout the week or part of the week. Whenever possible and does not compromise important and necessary services.
A maximum of 100 people gathered at private events in public places and in rented premises.
Restaurants and organizers are required to register their guests.
Serving alcohol at the table for restaurants and events, that have a license for alcohol
Require all current guests to be seated in restaurants that have an alcohol license
Quantity restrictions in the case of indoor events without a permanent allocation of places up to 600 (in groups of 200).
Measures apply in Oslo, Asker, Bærum, Grue, Kongsvinger, Nord-Odal, Sør-Odal, Eidskog, Hurdal, Nannestad, Ullensaker, Gjerdrum, Nes, Lørenskog, Lillestrøm, Rælingen, Aurskog-Høland, Enebakk, Nordre Follo Ås Nesodden, Frogn, Moss, Eidsvoll and Nittedal.
Norway - The government introduced new measures and recommendations. National measures:
* It is recommended to reduce the number of close contacts. If possible, keep a distance of one meter. Avoid hugging and squeezing your hands.
* If possible, it is recommended to use a home office without compromising important and necessary services. It is recommended that employees work from home for the entire week or part of the week.
* It is recommended to wear a face mask when in contact with health Service and care. And also on public transport, in taxis, in shops and shopping centers, where it is not possible to keep distance.
* From 03.12.2021/24/24, everyone coming to Norway must pass the test within XNUMX hours. This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Travelers can check themselves at the test station at border crossings, at the public test station. If the test result is positive, the traveler is required to perform a PCR test as soon as possible. Not later than XNUMX hours.
Measures already in place to prevent the spread of omicrons:
* The isolation period is extended to seven days for those who test positive and have reason to believe that they are infected with the omicron variant.
* Ten-day quarantine for close contacts with household members. This is appropriate for everyone with whom you come into contact when you have reason to believe you are infected with the omicron variety. These individuals are required to perform the PCR test on the seventh day as soon as possible. If the test is negative on the seventh day, the quarantine may be terminated.
* If infection with the omicron variant is suspected, testing for relatives has been introduced. They should be tested by PCR as soon as possible. Ideally between the third and seventh day after close contact and should avoid close contact with other people if possible. Until the first test is negative.
* All measures apply regardless of vaccination status. Obligations cease if it is confirmed that the infection is not caused by the omicron virus variant.
Source: NTB
Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB
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