The Museum Council draws attention to the tighter gathering restrictions. The 10-person limit will take effect from October 31st, and now children born in 2015 and later will not be included in the maximum number. The memorandum from the Chief Epidemiologist states: "10. Museums and other public places should ensure that the ten-person limit is observed, and that the distance between unrelated parties is more than two meters."
Please note that the Museum Council does not require museums to be open or closed, but museums should carefully consider whether they have the capacity to remain open under these circumstances.
The gathering restrictions that apply to museums apply to the whole country as of October 31st.
- The maximum number of people in the same space is 10 people.
- Children born in 2015 and later do not count towards the maximum number.
- The proximity limit will be two meters between unrelated parties.
- Where social distancing cannot be maintained, the use of a face mask is mandatory.
- 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.
- Remote work is encouraged where possible.
- Good air quality should be ensured and noise levels should be moderated, as if people have to speak loudly, it can lead to saliva aerosol pollution in the atmosphere where ventilation is not adequate.
- Access to hand sanitizer will be ensured for the public and employees at entrances and near surfaces that many people touch, such as touch screens and cash registers.
- Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces that are touched by many people should be carried out as often as possible.
- The public and employees will be reminded of individual infection prevention measures through markings and signs.
See the Board of Directors website: https://www.stjornarradid.is/efst-a-baugi/frettir/stok-frett/2020/10/30/Hertar-sottvarnaradstafanir-fra-31.-oktober/
Here is a direct link to the Chief Epidemiologist's memo: https://www.stjornarradid.is/library/04-Raduneytin/Heilbrigdisraduneytid/ymsar-skrar/Minnisbla%c3%b0%20a%c3%b0ger%c3%b0ir%20innanlands%2029102020.pdf
Here you can find instructions from the Director of Health for operators regarding COVID-19.