24 March 2020 – Ban of gatherings of 20 or more people for all of Iceland

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Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Adapting or closing offices, businesses, institutions, and operations; Gatherings, businesses, and services
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Icelandic government has announced a ban on gatherings of 20 people or more, starting Tuesday 24 March 2020. The ban also affects public places such as swimming pools, gyms, pubs and museums, which should remain closed for the duration of the ban. No changes are made to the organisation of schools at this point.
Full details here: https://www.government.is/news/article/?NewsId=2f49a0ac-6c74-11ea-9462-005056bc4d74