New regulations on quarantine measures will come into effect on January 13th.
The changes from previous measures that apply to museums are that general crowd restrictions will be based on 20 people and are children born in 2005 and later exempt That number is being targeted at each quarantine facility.
Gathering restrictions in effect from January 13 to February 17, 2021
- The maximum number of individuals in the same space (each quarantine area) is 20 individuals. Museum staff are not included in that number.
- Provisions regarding crowd restrictions, proximity restrictions, and mask requirements do not apply to children born in 2005 and later.
- 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 news on the Board of Directors website: https://www.stjornarradid.is/efst-a-baugi/frettir/stok-frett/2021/01/08/COVID-19-Takmarkanir-a-samkomum-rymkadar-fra-13.-januar/
Guidelines from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports for cultural activities: Guidelines for cultural activities and events due to COVID-19 during the civil protection emergency level
Instructions from the Director of Health, including regarding quarantine rooms: https://www.landlaeknir.is/um-embaettid/greinar/grein/item43695/Leidbeiningar-um-rymi-utanhuss-og-innandyra-vegna-COVID-19-
Information websites about coronavirus in Iceland, https://www.covid.is/