New measures against Covid-19: hospitality at 50% – The GO! Guide

New measures of the Board against Covid-19: hospitality at 50%

The Junta de Castilla y León has adopted new measures before the “Worrying” evolution of the pandemic, just as they have rated it. According to data from the Governing Council yesterday, there were 392 new infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, exceeding the 31,200 positives. In Burgos, in the last hours, they have been detected 9 new outbreaks and 125 infected, in addition to a deceased person. A situation that worries the province and the entire community.

These restrictions resemble those of Phase 2 and its most outstanding point is the reduction of capacity in the hotel industry to 50%. The measures, which will take effect at midnight today, that is, as of Saturday August 22, they are complemented with the reinforcement of the use of masks and the prohibition of peñas, among other.

The vice president of the Board, Francisco Igea, has emphasized the unfavorable evolution of the pandemic. He also warned that “it is important to stop this growth if we do not want to be forced to use other tools”, referring to a possible confinement. Likewise, he has once again called for individual responsibility. “Let us restrict activity to work, to living with family members and co-workers with those who maintain relationships on a regular basis,” he claimed. Among the recommendations, there was already a request for do not hold meetings of more than 10 people.

Hostelry

Among the new measures, the reduction to 50% of premises open to the public in Castilla y León. The allowed capacity will be reduced from 75% to 50% both in bars and in any establishment in the rest of the sectors. The hotel and restaurant business may not exceed 50% at the bar, and if it is at the table, it may not exceed 75% in the case of rooms with up to 40 people, and 50% in the case of more than 40 people. All gastronomic activities that take place standing up are also prohibited, such as cocktails.

Regarding terraces, the capacity will remain at 80%, taking into account the ban on smoking within two meters of distance. This rule has been present since last week both on terraces and on public roads. The nightlife venues, including discos, dance halls and cocktail bars with or without live performances They will be able to benefit from this new measure. Thus, they will be able to open in the same conditions as any other hotel establishment only their terraces: 80% capacity and until one in the morning.

Hardening the use of the mask

The measures that refer to using the mask will harden, as well as the sanctioning activity for compliance with current regulations. The mask will be like this mandatory on beaches and pools, except for the time of the bath.

The start of the school year, which is scheduled for three weeks from now, will also be affected by this measure. The mask will be compulsory on the premises, exempting the levels of infant education for underage children.

Closure of clubs

The Junta de Castilla y León has applied the hospitality regulations to the supporters clubs in recent weeks. Now, he has announced its total closure. These private premises are considered by the community as “possible sources of contagion and relaxation by those attending the same of prevention measures.”

Reduction of capacity in other events

Burials, weddings and cultural activities have also been affected by these new measures. The maximum capacity in burials it is reduced from 75 to 50 people. Regarding the bridal celebrations and others of a religious or civil nature, 150 people may attend in the case of open-air spaces and 100 if they are in closed spaces.

Visits in group to museums, exhibition halls or other cultural activities are reduced from 25 to 10 people. In the case of cinemas, theaters and auditoriums They will be able to carry out their activity with a maximum of 50% of the capacity and with pre-assigned seats.

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