DIFFERENT FROM ALL BEFORE IN BiH: May 1 and 2 are non-working days, curfew introduced

(Patria) - Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's May Day will be marked significantly differently than usual.

Although in our country, as in many others, in previous years many people celebrated May Day by spending time in nature, barbecuing and socializing with others, due to the current epidemiological situation, authorities have banned gatherings this year. It is a time of the coronavirus pandemic, but also of Ramadan, and this year's observance of May 1 will be completely different.

The RS authorities have decided to introduce a curfew today, tomorrow and the day after. During these three days, citizens will be able to leave their homes only between 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Those over 65 are still allowed to move only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Also, those under 18 will be able to move only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

In the RS, stricter measures: on May 1, 2 and 3, the curfew will be in effect from 12:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

Also, in the RS, movement outside the place of residence is prohibited from Saturday at 12:00 PM until Sunday at 6:00 PM.

In the Federation of BiH, the measures are somewhat milder, and the curfew will be in effect from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM all three days, and according to the decision of the Federal Civil Protection Headquarters, gatherings of more than five people are prohibited.

In both BiH entities, May 1 and 2 have been declared non-working days.