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Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
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Measure
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1970-01-01 Awareness campaigns Tallinn uses drones to inform people about coronavirus restrictions in parks, beaches and other popu... News ERR
1970-01-01 Testing policy Decision made by referring primary care physician, according to testing guidelines: decision based o... Government
2020-01-09 Testing policy in the event of a negative COVID-19 test result, it will be possible to go to work after coming from... Republic of Estonia Government
2020-01-09 Isolation and quarantine policies Until the result of the test is known, the person must be in complete self-isolation. In case of a n... Republic of Estonia Government
2020-03-11 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-11 General recommendations Peope from China or Italian COVID regions are recommended to work and study from home for 14 days an... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-11 International flights suspension Some routes to Italy.... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-12 Limit public gatherings All public gatherings are prohobited per declaration of state of emergency... Government
2020-03-12 Changes in prison-related policies Visitor bans to prisons... Government
2020-03-12 Strengthening the public health system Visitor bans to hospitals... Government
2020-03-12 Isolation and quarantine policies Social welfare institutions will be subject to a visiting ban as defined per declaration of state of... Government
2020-03-12 State of emergency declared Provisionary until 1st May 2020... Government
2020-03-12 Schools closure  Schools are required to suspend regular classroom studies and switch over to remote and home studyin... government
2020-03-12 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Sanitary inspections at airport and ports; filling of forms to identify origin and purpose of stay; ... Government
2020-03-14 Domestic travel restrictions The travel between the larger island and the mainland was restricted for persons, with the exception... Estonian Police and Border Control Board
2020-03-16 Awareness campaigns Health information numbers was installed... Health Board
2020-03-16 Public services closure  All non-essential public institutions need to close... Government
2020-03-16 Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential public institutions need to close... Government
2020-03-17 Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who enters the country 14 days quarantine.... Official Tourist Website
2020-03-17 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who enters the country 14 days quarantine.... Official Tourist Website
2020-03-17 Border closure  Only residents, nationals and family allowed in. No exit restrinctions.; Note: restrictions to forei... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - UK
2020-03-17 Visa restrictions Estonia has temporarly suspended the issuing of Schengen visa... SchengenVisaInfo
2020-03-18 Limit public gatherings Alcohol sale has been prohibited from 10pm to 10am to discourage meeting in public spaces; it applie... Ministry of Social Affairs
2020-03-19 Economic measures 2 billion EUR set for mitigating economic effects, it includes labour market support of the Estonian... Government
2020-03-23 Awareness campaigns Implementation of chat-bot on governmental website... Government
2020-03-25 Strengthening the public health system The government will provide the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) with at least EUR 200 million ... Government
2020-03-25 Economic measures € 7 million is channelled to cover the first three days of sick leave... Government
2020-03-25 Limit public gatherings 2+2 approach in all public spaces; max. 2 people out together (exception of families or same househo... Government
2020-03-25 Awareness campaigns All Sim cards by Estonian TELCOM agencies will receive updates on the newly implemented measures by... Government
2020-03-27 Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all shopping centres, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, telecommunication outlets, b... Government
2020-03-27 Public services closure  Closure of all shopping centres, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, telecommunication outlets, b... Government
2020-03-29 Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential stores need to close... Government
2020-03-29 Public services closure  All non-essential stores need to close... Government
2020-03-30 Military deployment Military deployment to support police on the enforcement of the part lock-down on the two islands... Government
2020-03-30 Partial lockdown The people living on the islands have to stay at home. It is allowed to go to the grocery store, the... Government
2020-04-02 Limit public gatherings Shops are required to enact the maximum number of persons per shop by calculating their own limits a... Government
2020-04-03 Strengthening the public health system Emergency services strengthened on island of Prangli; e.g. a team of first responders established... Health Board
2020-04-03 Visa restrictions Amendments to the Aliens Act and the Obligation to Leave and Prohibition on Entry Act with the aim o... Ministry of the Interior
2020-04-03 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies More stringent rules for care homes during the emergency situation, restricting people receiving car... Government
2020-04-03 Isolation and quarantine policies More stringent rules for care homes during the emergency situation, restricting people receiving car... Government
2020-04-04 Economic measures State to allocate €40 million for roads, €14 million to railway sector... ERR
2020-04-04 Changes in prison-related policies Prison guards to switch to five-day schedules during emergency situation... ERR
2020-04-05 Economic measures Measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 virus outbreak in culture and audiovisual sector in Esto... Ministry of Culture
2020-04-06 Awareness campaigns Calling citizen to be acting responsibly... Government
2020-04-08 Domestic travel restrictions Road closure at some popular walking spots in the two villages... News ERR
2020-04-08 Economic measures State to support Ida-Viru County bus transport with €270,000... ERR news
2020-04-09 Mass population testing Population based testing approved, starting with a pilot in Saaremaa and extended to the rest of Est... Government
2020-04-09 Economic measures Agricultural workers can continue work in Estonia, despite expired work permit until 31 July... Ministry of the Interior
2020-04-10 Partial lockdown Partial lock-down specified and now also applied to persons living in homeless shelters; they are no... ERR news
2020-04-11 Surveillance and monitoring Drones are being used to monitor 2+2 public gathering rules in Tallinn... ERR news
2020-04-11 Economic measures Donations to essential services to be tax-exempt through crisis... ERR news
2020-04-15 Strengthening the public health system Drive-through coronavirus testing center to open in five counties... News ERR
2020-04-15 Economic measures The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in cooperation with the Kredex foundati... Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
2020-04-16 Limit public gatherings Tartu to ban alcohol consumption in Pirogov Park during emergency situation... News ERR
2020-04-16 Strengthening the public health system Government and university of Tartu to work together to determine the spread of the virus in the gene... Government
2020-04-17 Isolation and quarantine policies For a student home in Tartu, due to increases in cases; 24h curfew until relaxed... Government
2020-04-17 Curfews For a student home in Tartu, due to increases in cases; 24h curfew until relaxed... Government
2020-04-17 Economic measures Government to support home delivery of newspapers, magazines with €450,000... News ERR
2020-04-17 Domestic travel restrictions Road closures that were implemented found to not be support by national law... News ERR
2020-04-18 Strengthening the public health system COVID departments at smaller hospitals being closed... ERR
2020-04-18 General recommendations Education ministry tells high schools not to hold graduation ceremonies... ERR
2020-04-18 Awareness campaigns Despite relaxing measures being considered, important than strict following of measures is kept... ERR
2020-04-20 Economic measures The Government approved the support measure for workers and employers: Estonian Unemployment Insura... Ministry of Social Affairs
2020-04-20 Curfews Student dorm in Tartu lifts restrictions for COVID-negative students... ERR
2020-04-20 Isolation and quarantine policies Student dorm in Tartu lifts restrictions for COVID-negative students... ERR
2020-04-20 Testing policy Supermarket staff can be tested without referral from GP... ERR
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system Gradual reopening of normal procedures has started... Government
2020-04-21 Visa restrictions Foreign employees allowed to continue short-term employment in agriculture for those whose short-ter... Ministry of the Interior
2020-04-22 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Law adapted to allow a more flexible deployment of police officers during the emergency situation... Ministry of the Interior
2020-04-24 Economic measures 15 million euros to support private general education schools, private youth work, and hobby educat... Government
2020-04-24 State of emergency declared Extension until 17th May: State of emergency... Government
2020-04-27 Domestic travel restrictions Ease the restrictions imposed on the islands with special permits will be issued for travel between ... Government
2020-04-27 Partial lockdown People are again able to move around on the island, not limited by special reasons as before... Government
2020-04-27 Limit public gatherings Extension until July: No public event is to be held in that time period... Government
2020-04-28 Economic measures The government approved the allocation of 172.5 million euros (as part of a 213mio EUR healthcare p... Ministry of Social Affairs
2020-04-29 Other public health measures enforced Every day cleaning of facilities mandated in connection with the reopening of outdoor gyms ... Government
2020-04-30 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Government decided to support the supplementing of the Law amending the Medical Devices Act curr... Government
2020-05-02 Closure of businesses and public services Open-air museums will be opened and outdoor sports events and open-air training sessions (provided t... Government
2020-05-04 Domestic travel restrictions People with a second residency on one of the islands are allowed to travel there... ERR
2020-05-04 Isolation and quarantine policies Student dorm in Tartu: quarantine lifted... Government
2020-05-04 Strengthening the public health system Closure of one corona ward at Kuressaare Hospital... ERR
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings Final school exams are not mandatory... Government
2020-05-05 General recommendations People in high-risk groups adviced to wear personal protection equipment (e.g. face masks) when in p... Government
2020-05-05 Closure of businesses and public services Driving lessons to reopen... Government
2020-05-07 Economic measures The government will support employees of the oil shale industry... Government
2020-05-08 Limit public gatherings 2+2 rule does not apply anymore to training of 'big league' teams across sports, including team spor... Government
2020-05-08 General recommendations Recommendation to restrict close contact to other persons and organize any gathering outside where p... Health Board
2020-05-08 Domestic travel restrictions Movement restrictions between islands and the mainland are being lifted... Government
2020-05-08 Economic measures The Government approved the general terms and conditions of the loan to Tallink with a loan size of ... Government
2020-05-10 Closure of businesses and public services Religious services can also be conducted again; under hygiene restrictions... Government
2020-05-11 International flights suspension Air Baltic has stepped back from plans to resume flights until 17th May... ERR
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services Shopping centres may reopen sales and service areas and catering facilities if they guarantee the av... Government
2020-05-11 Psychological assistance and medical social work Mobile game aimed at supporting mental health helping kids developed... ERR
2020-05-11 Strengthening the public health system Ministry of Health lifts restrictions on prescription, over-the-counter drugs... ERR
2020-05-11 Limit public gatherings Public Midsummer events cancelled for 2020... ERR
2020-05-12 Awareness campaigns Campaign: “Stay healthy!” (“Püsime terved!”) calling for the continued compliance with meas... Government
2020-05-13 Testing policy All Premium liiga players tested for corona... ERR
2020-05-13 International flights suspension Air Baltic and Finnair are to start operating some routes again... Estonian World
2020-05-13 Strengthening the public health system West Tallinn hospital to restart standard procedures later, due to re-emerging COVID-19 transmission... Health Board
2020-05-14 Closure of businesses and public services Tallink to reopen ticket sales to Helsinki for Estonian workers ... ERR
2020-05-14 Strengthening the public health system The Government decided to extend the duties of Jaak Aab as the central procurer of personal protecti... Government
2020-05-14 Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine of student dorm has now been lifted... Government
2020-05-14 Economic measures Enterprise Estonia to offer supplementary support to tourism sector, including reduced role of busin... Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
2020-05-14 Awareness campaigns Launch of campaign to remind people to adhere to the rules... Estonian World
2020-05-14 Testing policy People on ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn are being tested... Estonian World
2020-05-14 International flights suspension Ferry lines reopen between Tallinn and Finland for employment travel... ERR
2020-05-15 Border closure  Baltic states agreed to open internal borders between the three countries... ERR
2020-05-15 Border checks  No more border checks at Estonian-Latvian border... Government
2020-05-15 International flights suspension Latvian rail company restores Riga-Valga train link... ERR
2020-05-15 Isolation and quarantine policies People from Baltic states no longer need to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival... Government
2020-05-15 Schools closure  Schools are allowed to reopen, though teaching only in groups up to 10 students... Government
2020-05-15 General recommendations All staff and students in higher educational institutions asked to wear masks; also especially vulne... Government
2020-05-15 Limit public gatherings Public events may be organised in open air if visitors stay in their cars for the entire duration of... Government
2020-05-15 Other public health measures enforced Regular disinfection mandated in schools, once they resume their teaching... Government
2020-05-16 Economic measures Free bus transport in the three counties suspended... ERR
2020-05-17 Closure of businesses and public services Extension until further notice: catering establishments may not be open after 10pm... Government
2020-05-17 Border closure  Extension until further notice: Border closure for those that it has applied until now (e.g. excepti... Government
2020-05-17 Limit public gatherings Extension until 1st July: Ban on alcohol sales from 22:00 to 10:00... Government
2020-05-17 International flights suspension Government decided on countries to which and from flights are not allowed: United Kingdom, Sweden, B... Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
2020-05-18 Changes in prison-related policies Ban on visiting prison inmates lifted... Estonian World
2020-05-18 Closure of businesses and public services Indoor sports training centers, including in swimming pools... ERR
2020-05-18 International flights suspension AirBaltic will resume flights from Tallinn... ERR
2020-05-18 Awareness campaigns Crucial to keep 2m distance... ERR
2020-05-18 Limit public gatherings Outdoor sports training and events with up to 100 participants... ERR
2020-05-19 Strengthening the public health system Persons can no longer file their own sick leave certificates, which was implemented to reduce burden... ERR
2020-05-20 Isolation and quarantine policies New care home residents need to take into account two-week quarantine... ERR
2020-05-21 Economic measures Extension until end of June: Remuneration compensation measures... Government
2020-05-21 Closure of businesses and public services Drive-in cinemas and concerts may be held indoors (still following hygiene rules, e.g. 2+2)... Government
2020-05-23 International flights suspension Bus travel reopens between Baltic countries... ERR
2020-05-25 Strengthening the public health system West Tallinn Central Hospital part-resumes scheduled treatments... ERR
2020-05-28 Limit public gatherings Extension until 30th June: 2+2 rules applies... Government
2020-06-01 Limit public gatherings Public meetings of up to 100 persons allowed... Government
2020-06-01 Isolation and quarantine policies Homecare facilities, shelters are allowed for visits provided the institution ensures basic hygiene ... ERR
2020-06-01 Strengthening the public health system Hospitals allowed for visits provided the institution ensures basic hygiene measures... ERR
2020-06-01 Border closure  Selected list of European countries allowed to enter the Baltic countries again: Austria, the Czech ... Estonian World
2020-06-01 Economic measures Job mediation for short term workers available... Government
2020-06-01 Closure of businesses and public services Certain entertainment establishments may open (e.g. bowling, billiards, playrooms for children) at 5... Government
2020-06-04 Economic measures Tallink gets €61-million loan payment holiday... ERR
2020-06-04 International flights suspension Extension until 21st June: Estonia extends flight ban to high covid risk countries ... Government
2020-06-08 International flights suspension Bridge spanning Gulf of Finland reopening... ERR
2020-06-10 Economic measures Health Insurance Fund to cover uninsured people's COVID-19 treatment costs... ERR
2020-06-10 Testing policy Rapid antibody tests used to check passengers at Tallinn Airport and port; testing voluntary... ERR
2020-06-10 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Rapid antibody tests used to check passengers at Tallinn Airport and port; testing voluntary... ERR
2020-06-10 General recommendations Recommendation to avoid public transport wherever possible... ERR
2020-06-12 Limit public gatherings Youth camps and student camps... Government
2020-06-18 Economic measures The government is easing the conditions on KredEx crisis measures for entrepreneurs... Government
2020-06-18 Limit public gatherings The 2+2 distancing rule has been lifted, people should just generally maintain distance... ERR
2020-07-01 Closure of businesses and public services Nightclubs will be allowed to reopen... ERR
2020-07-01 Limit public gatherings Public meetings of up to 500 persons allowed... Government
2020-07-06 Border closure  open the Estonian border to residents of 14 low-infection countries outside the European Union. Targ... Republic of Estonia Government
2020-07-17 Isolation and quarantine policies As previously, people diagnosed with COVID-19 are forbidden from leaving their place of residence or... Republic of Estonia Government
2020-08-18 Limit public gatherings establish exceptions for the organisation of sports competitions and events and public events by its... Republic of Estonia Government
2020-08-18 Schools closure  remove the restrictions on educational institutions... Republic of Estonia Government
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