On 21 May, the Government and Oslo Municipality presented new changes to the Covid-19 restrictions as part of reopening the country and the City of Oslo.
– We have always maintained that we should be as closed as necessary and as open as possible. Now I am very happy that we can lift restrictions even more, says Rector Svein Stølen.
More reading room seats and physical education
The possibility of more physical teaching is opening up (up to 20 persons), subject to regular testing as well as requirements related to who is present and where they are seated, in order to be able to carry out effective infection detection. There will from the 27th of May be increased capacity in the reading rooms that can be booked in the time registration system.
Events
The guidelines for Oslo Municipality allow a maximum of 20 people at indoor events, provided they have designated seats. For outdoor events, the limit is 50 with designated seats, 30 if there are no designated seats.
Cellars can reopen
Cafes, pubs and restaurants can reopen from 26 May, and alcohol can be served until 22.00 (national rules applying until 27 May require food to be served when serving alcohol, after 27 May this requirement does no longer apply). This means that student cellars can reopen, as long as they adhere to the guidelines that apply to restaurants.
Museums can reopen
The Historical Museum, the Viking Ship Museum and the Natural History Museum can also reopen, for them the same guidelines apply as for shops.
Working from home
The requirement to work from home if practically possible still applies. Travel abroad is not recommended. Strictly necessary trips can be made. Domestic travel can be carried out from 21 May.
Social distancing and number of people
The adjusted restrictions still entail a social distancing of at least 1 meter, limits to the number of people who can gather, and the need to adhere to infection hygiene regulations. According to plan, the new guidelines apply until 10 June, when the ambition is to move to stage 3 in the reopening of Oslo.