NEWS OF THE DAY The government with new restrictive measures: Curfew between 8.00 pm and 5.00 am, complete ban on the work of hospitality facilities and gyms
Ban and special regime of movement of the citizens on the territory of the Republic of North Macedonia between 8.00 pm and 5.00 am the next day, starting from April 6, 2021 (Tuesday) to April 20, 2021 (Tuesday), are the new measures that the Commission for Infectious Diseases recommended and the Government adopted, and were announced by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev at a joint press conference with Minister of Health Venko Filipce, Deputy Health Minister Ilir Hasani and epidemiologist Zharko Karadzovski.
Citizens who have performed immunization/vaccination in the vaccination centers, in the period immediately before the start of the ban and special regime of movement, are allowed to return to their homes, place of residence, based on confirmation for the vaccination.
Complete ban for visitors, guests in all hospitality facilities, café bars, restaurants, bars, clubs and other facilities, which within their scope provide hospitality services, as well as in hospitality facilities, food section in hospitality facilities for accommodation, hotels, motels, hostels, guesthouses and other facilities for accommodation or in gas stations. And hospitality facilities that prepare and sell food can sell in an alternative way: online or by telephone orders and similar.
The exception to this are hospitality facilities at the Skopje International Airport and the St. Paul The Apostle Airport in Ohrid, as well as hospitality services, food sections in hospitality facilities for accommodation, hotel, motel, hostel, guesthouse and other accommodation facilities, for a visit by persons accommodated in these facilities.
STATEMRNT OF THE DAY Zaev: There are no economic calculations because of the health aspects
“There are no economic calculations because of the health aspects. The health is above all. The state is financially stable, liquid in financial terms, and we have no prejudices about everything we need to do to protect the health of the citizens. But there is no need to bring measures ahead of time and to harm the economy. Measures are adopted when there is a need for that, and today there is a need for that. And there will be decisions for supporting businesses that will be affected by the new measures. No one will be left alone, this is a country for all”, stated Prime Minister Zoran Zaev at a press conference.
FLASH NEWS
Immunization The mass vaccination of the population against Covid-19 has officially started in our country today in the A1 Arena (Boris Trajkovski Hall). Appointments have been scheduled for 3,000 citizens, who will be vaccinated with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.
At this phase, people from the so-called critical infrastructure will be immunized – employed in the MOI, ARM, journalists, bus drivers, firefighters, kindergarten teachers, toll booth workers and others.
Education There is extreme discriminatory and xenophobic content with ethnic prejudices and stereotypes in the Sociology textbook for the second year of secondary school, in regards to the birth rate of the smaller ethnic communities in the country, namely, about the manner of reproduction in these communities.
Police and media The Association of Journalists of Macedonia (AJM) through its lawyers will act upon the request of Ubavka Janevska, a journalist from the online media outlet “Duma.mk” and will file a complaint to the internal control of the Ministry of Interior to investigate this case and if overstepping of authorization of police officers is determined, the AJM will insist on appropriate disciplinary measures.
Sk 2014 Gruevski’s “galleys”, which are part of the infamous Skopje 2014 project that cost about one billion euros, is finally being dismantled.
Postage stamp in honour of Blaze Koneski On the occasion of the 100’th anniversary of the birth of Blaze Koneski, Post Office of North Macedonia today will launch an appropriate postage stamp.
CIVIL ACTIVITIES
CIVIL panel discussion: At the “ball” of human rights of Roma
CIVIL, ahead of International Romani Day – April 8, is organizing a panel discussion on the topic: At the “ball” of human rights of Roma, which will be held on April 6, 2021, Tuesday, starting at 1.00 pm. Due to the new government restrictive measures for prevention and protection against Covid-19, the discussion will be organized through the Zoom platform.
The debate will be attended by Deputy Ombudsman Vaska Bajramovska-Mustafa, Elvis Memeti, Advisor for Roma Inclusion within the government of the RNM, Mabera Kamberi, representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, Tafik Mahmut, civic activist and Ramush Muarem – Cirko, journalist.
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translation: N. Cvetkovska
