evidence: With fewer case numbers, measures have been gradually eased. Both the public and private sectors have returned to offices, but are asked to ensure social distancing. Public transport within and between provinces as well as transport of goods are allowed for those fully vaccinated. Restaurants have re-opened, although serving alcohol remains prohibited. Schools remain temporarily suspended and large gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited. All entertainment venues are closed. With the exception of transportation of goods, international borders remain closed, while all types of visa for visitors from countries with on-going community infection remain suspended. Price control of essential goods is still in place. [...] The recent severe outbreak has been halted following the new nationwide lockdown, which has been similar in stringency to the lockdown of early-2020. As new infections and hospitalizations decreased substantially to levels similar to last September, a gradual de-confinement has been gradually implemented since March 15 The share of population with at least one vaccine dose has reached 37.8 percent (in line with the EU average). [...] Following the onset of the second wave of infections, containment measures were reintroduced in September, and further tightened in late-2020. These included: the mandatory wearing of masks in public areas, stay-at-home orders, curfews, closures or limited hours for retail establishments, closing pre-schools and restricting gatherings.