The procedure for visa-free entry for foreigners has changed in Belarus
The procedure for visa-free entry for foreigners has changed in Belarus. US citizens were banned from entering Belarus without a visa. On October 17, Presidential Decree No. 345 on changing the order of entry and exit of foreign citizens came into force.
The Ministry of Health temporarily suspended the provision of planned medical care due to COVID-19
Planned medical care has been suspended in Belarus. The order of the Ministry of Health No. 1287 dated October 15 was signed. The document suspends the provision of planned medical care in outpatient health care organizations.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to India Andrey Rzheutsky met with the Minister of State of Civil Aviation of India Vijay Kumar Singh on October 14. During the meeting, the organization of direct flights between Belarus and India and the steps that the Belarusian side can take in this direction were discussed.
"Minsktrans" will change the schedule of bus from Minsk to Kiev from November 4. "Minsktrans" cancels the bus at 19:00 from Minsk, which was operated on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
СOVID-patrols will appear in Minsk shopping centers
The Belarusian Republican Youth Union will send "covid-patrols" to shopping centers in Minsk. The action will take place in GUM, Galleria Minsk, trading house "On Nemiga", shopping center "Zamok".
The schedule for postponing working days in 2022 has been approved
Belarusians will have "long weekends" twice next year — in March and in May. The Council of Ministers by Resolution No. 572 approved the schedule of postponement of working days for 2022.
Belarus plans to start production of "Sputnik V" vaccine by the end of the year
It is planned to start the full production cycle of the "Sputnik V" vaccine in Belarus by the end of 2021. This was announced today by the Minister of Health of the country Dmitry Pinevich. The vaccine will be produced on a "full cycle" on Aranskaya Street on the Belmedpreparaty enterprise.
The Spanish fast delivery service Glovo has announced its entry into the Belarusian market. Belarus has become the 24th country in the geography of service coverage. The service is currently available only in Minsk and accepts orders from retail chains and restaurants in the capital.
Mandatory wearing of masks is introduced in Belarus
Since October 9, it has become mandatory for everyone in Belarus to wear masks and keep a distance in public places. This is provided for by the decree of the Ministry of Health of October 6. Masks will also be mandatory for public transport trips, including taxis. The mask should cover the nose, mouth and chin.
The Consulate General of Belarus in New York stops its work
The Consulate General of Belarus in New York stops its work on October 21 at the request of the American side. Belarusians living in the territory of the consular district of the Consulate General (including Canada), after the closure of the Consulate General, will be able to apply to the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in the United States.