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

Examinations and/or meetings of State Authorities and/or meetings of Authorities and/or Services and/or Bodies may be conducted in places for which permission is granted by the Ministry of Health. F. Hospitals/medical and diagnostic centers/Nursing homes /Rehabilitation centers/Other Closed Structures: 31. How will the hospitals work? Are visits to doctors permitted? Will surgeries be performed? Hospitals in both the public and the private sector continue to operate with a cap that determines the maximum occupancy of beds at 70 %, including ICU beds, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. Patient visits to doctors and/or medical and diagnostic centres are permitted, without the presence of an attendant. It is understood that in cases of minors, one of the two parents/guardians is allowed to accompany, while in cases where the patient cannot take care of himself/herself or and move on his own, he/she may be accompanied by another person. Surgical procedures will be performed according to the cap and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. 32. Will dentists continue to operate? Dental clinics will remain in operation only for the treatment of emergencies and only after appointment. It is understood that the patient can be accompanied by one person only if he/she is a minor or a person who cannot serve himself/herself. 33. Will health professionals, such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home nurses, etc., continue to work? Yes, health professionals, namely physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, home nurses, will continue to provide services , provided they comply with the health protocols. 34. What applies to care homes and other structures? There is still a ban on visiting residents in nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, elderly accommodation establishments and other closed structures. In very