New rules – 20-person crowd restrictions apply in museums from October 5th

New rules regarding gathering restrictions apply in museums starting Monday, October 5th.

  • The maximum number of people in the same space is 20 people.
  • It must be ensured that there is no mixing of individuals between compartments, neither in the entrance/exit, toilet facilities, catering or other services, and that the fullest possible infection control measures are observed.
  • The proximity limit remains one meter between unrelated parties.
  • Where social distancing cannot be maintained, the use of a face mask is mandatory.
  • Children born in 2005 and later are not included in the maximum number.

It should also be noted that a state of emergency has been declared in the country due to COVID-19.

See further announcement on the Government website: https://www.stjornarradid.is/efst-a-baugi/frettir/stok-frett/2020/10/03/COVID-19-Hertar-samkomutakmarkanir-taka-gildi-5.-oktober/ 

Here you can find instructions from the Director of Health for operators regarding COVID-19.