North Macedonia coronavirus travel restrictions

On December 15, the Government of North Macedonia adopted temporary measures effective December 18, 2020 until January 20, 2021 to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the holidays. These measures are as follows: Catering businesses (i.e. bars and restaurants) are not allowed to serve customers after 6 p.m., except for catering facilities that offer delivery and take-out. Hotel restaurants are only allowed to serve their guests until 9:00 p.m. Businesses are still subject to an indoor capacity limitation of 30 percent of the total capacity. The government has banned New Year’s celebrations and other holiday gatherings in public squares, plazas, outdoor, and indoor locations. These measures also apply to religious gatherings in houses of worship or any other setting. Restrictions have been imposed on short-term rentals for New Year’s events or worship gatherings. The government has announced it will take rigorous measures and issue fines in cases where individuals, restaurants, or bars are not strictly observing these protective measures. To ensure compliance of these measures, local enforcement units will increase controls and inspections starting on December 18. A comprehensive list of measures may be found at https://www.vlada.mk/node/23565