Answers to frequently asked questions on measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic

- in a company of 10 people, up to 5 people are allowed to be physically present, if the employer so wishes. - in a company of 50 employees, up to 13 people are allowed to be physically present. - in a company of 200 employees, the maximum number of persons who can work simultaneously with a physical presence should not exceed 25 persons. 19. Do the offices of industries, construction companies and companies of similar nature fall under the above regulation? Yes, the offices of industries, construction companies and companies of similar nature fall under the above regulation. For example, in the accounting office of a construction company the physical presence is permitted of a maximum 15% of the staff with a minimum presence of three (3) persons, if the employer so wishes, and a maximum presence of 20 persons. For example, at an architectural office the physical presence is permitted of a maximum 15% of the staff with a minimum presence of three (3) persons, if the employer so wishes, and a maximum presence of 20 persons. It is understood that employees such as architects and civil engineers may carry out work at external sites, namely, inspections of construction sites or buildings under construction, etc. 20. Do the shops of construction-related companies remain open for customer service? No, customer service is not allowed at the shops of construction-related companies, such as sanitary ware companies, etc. It is understood that such shops may serve professionals of the construction sector (e.g. plumbers, electricians, construction workers, etc.). 21. Is the operation of retail businesses allowed? It is prohibited to operate retail businesses to serve the public with a physical presence on the premises. It is understood that these companies can sell products through e-commerce (online) and carry out telephone orders with home delivery. Certain categories of retail businesses (e.g. petrol stations, medical equipment and medical supplies equipment businesses, dry-cleaners, nurseries and flower shops,