SKOPJE, June 16 (Xinhua) -- North Macedonia's government decided on Wednesday to lift the COVID-19-related night-time (12 midnight to 4 a.m.) curfew and some other restrictions.
The decision was based on Tuesday's recommendations of the country's Commission for Infectious Diseases to further relax the restrictive measures as the number of new coronavirus cases and fatalities in the country has dropped significantly.
Events, concerts and parties can again be organized in the country but only outdoors at 50 percent capacity and with the participation of no more than 1,000 people.
Weddings and other celebrations are now also allowed with 50 percent capacity, instead of the maximum 100 guests under the previous rules.
The limit on the working hours of hospitality facilities, including bars and restaurants, as well as gas stations, casinos and betting shops has also been lifted.
On Tuesday, the country's Health Ministry reported 29 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of confirmed cases in North Macedonia to 155,568, with 149,676 recoveries and 5,472 fatalities.
The COVID-19 vaccination campaign is underway in the country. To date, 452,424 people have been vaccinated, of whom 193,029 have received both doses. Enditem
