New restrictions due to the spread of the coronavirus came into effect in Estonia on Monday and will remain in effect until March 28, the government's press service said.

According to the government's decision, from March 1, middle and high school students will remain on distance learning. Primary school students will continue to study in person, and face-to-face individual consultations and classes for students with special needs will continue.

Also, a ban was introduced from March 1 on organizing indoor events, including public worship, film screenings, theater performances, and concerts. In sports training, as well as indoor hobby classes, no more than one person and a coach can take part, on the street the group cannot exceed 10 people.

Spas, water centers, and saunas will be closed. Catering establishments will serve customers on the spot until 18:00, subject to the rules of social distancing. Shopping center owners will be required to hire additional security guards to check compliance with safety regulations.

The total number of infected people in Estonia reached 65,600, 589 patients died. COVID-19 vaccination began in the country on December 27 last year; so far 33,927 people have received two doses of the vaccine.

The government introduced large-scale restrictions from December 28 to January 17 due to the spread of coronavirus in Harju County, including Tallinn, later they were extended until January 31. On February 1, the cabinet announced the introduction of new restrictions throughout the country.