Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-06		Movement restrictions: Border closure  open the Estonian border to residents of 14 low-infection countries outside the European Union. Targeted to help labour migration and learning mobility for students and entrpreneurs
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Nightclubs will be allowed to reopen
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Sports competitions can be held with spectators indoors and outdoors (50% capacity maximum; 500 persons max)
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public meetings of up to 500 persons allowed
2020-06-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government is easing the conditions on KredEx crisis measures for entrepreneurs
2020-06-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The 2+2 distancing rule has been lifted, people should just generally maintain distance
2020-06-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Youth camps and student camps
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Health Insurance Fund to cover uninsured people’s COVID-19 treatment costs
2020-06-10		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation to avoid public transport wherever possible
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Testing policy Rapid antibody tests used to check passengers at Tallinn Airport and port; testing voluntary
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Rapid antibody tests used to check passengers at Tallinn Airport and port; testing voluntary
2020-06-08		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Bridge spanning Gulf of Finland reopening
2020-06-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tallink gets €61-million loan payment holiday
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until 21st June: Estonia extends flight ban to high covid risk countries
2020-06-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Job mediation for short term workers available
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Restrictions on sale of alcohol lifted
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public meetings of up to 100 persons allowed
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 10 person group limit for museum visits lifted; 2+2 rule still applies
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Catering facilities may serve alcohol again after 10pm
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Certain entertainment establishments may open (e.g. bowling, billiards, playrooms for children) at 50% capacity
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Saunas, spas, swimming pools, and water centres can open at 50% capacity
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public events, such as film screenings, theatre performances, and concerts to resume (max. 50 persons indoors, 100 outdoors; 2+2 rule still applies)
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Casinos and arcades opened again; max. 50 persons on premise, disinfectant to be provided
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants and bars may be open beyond 10pm
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Selected list of European countries allowed to enter the Baltic countries again: Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal, Malta, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Homecare facilities, shelters are allowed for visits provided the institution ensures basic hygiene measures
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Of the countries that can newly enter the Baltic states, residents form 16 countries are exempted form 14 days quarantine: Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Hospitals allowed for visits provided the institution ensures basic hygiene measures
2020-06-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Estonia will admit people with no symptoms arriving from the European Union, the members of the Schengen area or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2020-06-01		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies The compulsory quarantine for people arriving in Estonia depends on whether the relative coronavirus infection rate in their country of origin is above 15 people per 100 000
2020-05-28		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until 30th June: 2+2 rules applies
2020-05-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system West Tallinn Central Hospital part-resumes scheduled treatments
2020-05-23		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Bus travel reopens between Baltic countries
2020-05-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Extension until end of June: Remuneration compensation measures
2020-05-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government directed an additional 147.9 million euros to the foundation of labour market services and benefits
2020-05-21		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Drive-in cinemas and concerts may be held indoors (still following hygiene rules, e.g. 2+2)
2020-05-20		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies New care home residents need to take into account two-week quarantine
2020-05-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Persons can no longer file their own sick leave certificates, which was implemented to reduce burden on GPs
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Crucial to keep 2m distance
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension AirBaltic will resume flights from Tallinn
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Indoor sports training centers, including in swimming pools
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Ban on visiting prison inmates lifted
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Outdoor sports training and events with up to 100 participants
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public meetings inside allowed, with maximum occupancy of 50% indoors and no more than 10 people
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public meetings of up to 10 persons allowed
2020-05-17		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until further notice: 2+2 rule remains in force
2020-05-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Extension until further notice: catering establishments may not be open after 10pm
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Extension until further notice: Border closure for those that it has applied until now (e.g. exception of Baltic states)
2020-05-17		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Government decided on countries to which and from flights are not allowed: United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Belarus and Russia
2020-05-17		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until 1st July: Ban on alcohol sales from 22:00 to 10:00
2020-05-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Free bus transport in the three counties suspended
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Baltic states agreed to open internal borders between the three countries
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Latvian rail company restores Riga-Valga train link
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools are allowed to reopen, though teaching only in groups up to 10 students
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  Exams are allowed to be conducted, also in groups larger than 10 persons
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public events may be organised in open air if visitors stay in their cars for the entire duration of the event
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Border checks  No more border checks at Estonian-Latvian border
2020-05-15		Public health measures: General recommendations All staff and students in higher educational institutions asked to wear masks; also especially vulnerable persons recommended to wear additional personal protective equipment
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies People from Baltic states no longer need to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival
2020-05-15		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Regular disinfection mandated in schools, once they resume their teaching
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The Government decided to extend the duties of Jaak Aab as the central procurer of personal protective equipment until 31 December 2020
2020-05-14		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Ferry lines reopen between Tallinn and Finland for employment travel
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Tallink to reopen ticket sales to Helsinki for Estonian workers
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Enterprise Estonia to offer supplementary support to tourism sector, including reduced role of business support from companies (from 40 to 20%) and grant support for small tourism projects
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Launch of campaign to remind people to adhere to the rules
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Testing policy People on ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn are being tested
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Quarantine of student dorm has now been lifted
2020-05-14		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Finns working in Estonia will not have to quarantine after crossing border
2020-05-13		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Air Baltic and Finnair are to start operating some routes again
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Testing policy All Premium liiga players tested for corona
2020-05-13		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system West Tallinn hospital to restart standard procedures later, due to re-emerging COVID-19 transmission
2020-05-12		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Campaign: "Stay healthy!" ("Püsime terved!") calling for the continued compliance with measures preventing the spread of the coronavirus
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Museums and exhibition halls may reopen if they guarantee compliance with the special requirements (e.g. max group size is 10 persons)
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shopping centres may reopen sales and service areas and catering facilities if they guarantee the availability of disinfectants and continue to follow the 2 + 2 rule
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Mobile game aimed at supporting mental health helping kids developed
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system A study on the coronavirus antibodies launched
2020-05-11		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Ministry of Health lifts restrictions on prescription, over-the-counter drugs
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public Midsummer events cancelled for 2020
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Air Baltic has stepped back from plans to resume flights until 17th May
2020-05-10		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Religious services can also be conducted again; under hygiene restrictions
2020-05-08		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Movement restrictions between islands and the mainland are being lifted
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 2+2 rule does not apply anymore to training of ’big league’ teams across sports, including team sports which were still banned until now; training may only be conducted outdoors
2020-05-08		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendation to restrict close contact to other persons and organize any gathering outside where possible
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Government approved the general terms and conditions of the loan to Tallink with a loan size of 100 million euros
2020-05-07		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government will support employees of the oil shale industry
2020-05-05		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Driving lessons to reopen
2020-05-05		Public health measures: General recommendations People in high-risk groups adviced to wear personal protection equipment (e.g. face masks) when in public facilities (e.g. museums)
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Student dorm in Tartu: quarantine lifted
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Closure of one corona ward at Kuressaare Hospital
2020-05-04		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions People with a second residency on one of the islands are allowed to travel there
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Final school exams are not mandatory
2020-05-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Open-air museums will be opened and outdoor sports events and open-air training sessions (provided that there are a maximum of 10 participants in the group and the 2 + 2 rule is followed) will be allowed; the organiser of exercise events must ensure that disinfectants are available; if safety measures are not kept, a fine may be issued of 2000 EUR
2020-05-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Certain civil status procedures under limited conditions may be carried out again
2020-04-30		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Government decided to support the supplementing of the Law amending the Medical Devices Act currently in the proceedings of the Estonian Parliament in order to exit the emergency situation. Amendments are necessary to ensure that emergency situation management and exit from the emergency situations would be as operational as possible and that the cooperation would be clear and effective.
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Every day cleaning of facilities mandated in connection with the reopening of outdoor gyms
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government approved the allocation of 172.5 million euros (as part of a 213mio EUR healthcare package) to cover extraordinary health care costs for healthcare sector providers
2020-04-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The government approved the allocation of 40.7 mio EUR (as part of a 213mio EUR healthcare package) for incapacity benefits
2020-04-27		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Extension until July: No public event is to be held in that time period
2020-04-27		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Ease the restrictions imposed on the islands with special permits will be issued for travel between the islands and the mainland.
2020-04-27		Lockdown: Partial lockdown People are again able to move around on the island, not limited by special reasons as before
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Measure for companies most affected (total 35 mio EUR): 25 mio EUR for accommodation, catering, and travel companies, tourist attractions, and tourism service providers offering experience services to visitors in nature tourism or cultural tourism or active leisure services; 10 mio EUR for micro and small enterprises
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 300 mio EUR support measure for the acquisition of state ownership: with the aim to provide support to companies that have suffered economic damage by providing the additional capital needed to exit the crisis and enabling companies to buy back their holdings later.
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 70 mio EUR for local governments as investment support; 30 mio EUR for road maintenance support; 30 mio EUR to stabilise income base for local governments
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 15 million euros to support private general education schools, private youth work, and hobby education, private kindergartens, and private childcare in the field of education and youth; and an additional 150,000 euros for environmental education centres.
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 25 million euros for cultural institutions
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 200.5 million euros for the rural agricultural sector to alleviate the unexpected liquidity shortage of rural businesses through loans and loan guarantees.
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 105 million euros for construction sector
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 15 million euros to telecom companies
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 2 mio EUR for religious institutions
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Estonia will direct 43 million euros into national airlines, railways and shipping companies
2020-04-24		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Extension until 17th May: State of emergency
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Law adapted to allow a more flexible deployment of police officers during the emergency situation
2020-04-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Foreign employees allowed to continue short-term employment in agriculture for those whose short-term work permit has recently expired or will expire soon are allowed to continue working in the agricultural sector.
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Gradual reopening of normal procedures has started
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Government approved the support measure for workers and employers: Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund will compensate 70% of the average wages from the last 12 months but no more than 1000 Euros, for companies where the turnover or revenue has fallen at least 30%
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Testing policy Supermarket staff can be tested without referral from GP
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Student dorm in Tartu lifts restrictions for COVID-negative students
2020-04-18		Public health measures: General recommendations Education ministry tells high schools not to hold graduation ceremonies
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system COVID departments at smaller hospitals being closed
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Despite relaxing measures being considered, important than strict following of measures is kept
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government to support home delivery of newspapers, magazines with €450,000
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies For a student home in Tartu, due to increases in cases; 24h curfew until relaxed
2020-04-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Road closures that were implemented found to not be support by national law
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Tallinn uses drones to inform people about coronavirus restrictions in parks, beaches and other popular sports and walking grounds
2020-04-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Tartu to ban alcohol consumption in Pirogov Park during emergency situation
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Government and university of Tartu to work together to determine the spread of the virus in the general population
2020-04-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications in cooperation with the Kredex foundation and Enterprise Estonia have developed a €25 million euro aid package for supporting the tourism sector.
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Drive-through coronavirus testing center to open in five counties
2020-04-11		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Drones are being used to monitor 2+2 public gathering rules in Tallinn
2020-04-11		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Donations to essential services to be tax-exempt through crisis
2020-04-10		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Partial lock-down specified and now also applied to persons living in homeless shelters; they are not allowed to leave the shelter apart for acknowledged reasons
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Support parents of children with special needs during crisis
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Agricultural workers can continue work in Estonia, despite expired work permit until 31 July
2020-04-09		Public health measures: Mass population testing Population based testing approved, starting with a pilot in Saaremaa and extended to the rest of Estonia based on learnings
2020-04-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures State to support Ida-Viru County bus transport with €270,000
2020-04-08		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Road closure at some popular walking spots in the two villages
2020-04-06		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Calling citizen to be acting responsibly
2020-04-05		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 virus outbreak in culture and audiovisual sector in Estonia
2020-04-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures State to allocate €40 million for roads, €14 million to railway sector
2020-04-04		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Prison guards to switch to five-day schedules during emergency situation
2020-04-03		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Amendments to the Aliens Act and the Obligation to Leave and Prohibition on Entry Act with the aim of ensuring that foreigners from third countries who have lost their jobs leave Estonia at the earliest possibility.
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies More stringent rules for care homes during the emergency situation, restricting people receiving care from leaving the care home
2020-04-03		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Emergency services strengthened on island of Prangli; e.g. a team of first responders established
2020-04-02		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Shops are required to enact the maximum number of persons per shop by calculating their own limits and enforcing them
2020-03-30		Public health measures: Testing policy Decision made by referring primary care physician, according to testing guidelines: decision based on symptoms, older and people with chronic diseases prioritized; random testing used for health professionals and people in the social sector
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military deployment to support police on the enforcement of the part lock-down on the two islands
2020-03-30		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The people living on the islands have to stay at home. It is allowed to go to the grocery store, the pharmacy and the doctor. It is only allowed to go to work if it is not possible to do distance work; fines up to 2000 EUR for non-compliance
2020-03-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential stores need to close
2020-03-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all shopping centres, except for grocery stores, pharmacies, telecommunication outlets, bank offices, parcel stations, and stores selling or renting assistant and medical devices; closure of all entertainment venues (e.g. bowling and billiard halls, hookah café) ; all stores that remain open need to provide disinfectant at entry
2020-03-27		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All restaurants and bars need to be closed after 10pm, only take-away and home delivery after that time
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns All Sim cards by Estonian TELCOM agencies will receive updates on the newly implemented measures by the government
2020-03-25		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The government will provide the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF) with at least EUR 200 million over three months to cover the extraordinary costs of coronavirus. In addition, over € 20 million has already been earmarked for the purchase of personal protective equipment, respirators and coronavirus testing capabilities.
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures € 7 million is channelled to cover the first three days of sick leave
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Eesti Pank reduced the systemic risk buffer for the commercial banks from 1 percent to 0 percent to free up resources for loan losses or new loans.
2020-03-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 2+2 approach in all public spaces; max. 2 people out together (exception of families or same households) and minimum two meter distance at all times
2020-03-23		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Implementation of chat-bot on governmental website
2020-03-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 2 billion EUR set for mitigating economic effects, it includes labour market support of the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, sickness benefits, tax incentives, tax deferral for 18 months, temporary suspension of second pillar pension scheme payments, as well as partial compensation for direct costs of cancelled events.
2020-03-18		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Alcohol sale has been prohibited from 10pm to 10am to discourage meeting in public spaces; it applies to shops, restaurants and bars
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Estonia has temporarly suspended the issuing of Schengen visa
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Anyone who enters the country 14 days quarantine.
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Only residents, nationals and family allowed in. No exit restrinctions.; Note: restrictions to foreigners updated on 26.03.2020 (e.g. opening for business continuity, transport workers)
2020-03-16		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Health information numbers was installed
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential public institutions need to close
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The travel between the larger island and the mainland was restricted for persons, with the exception of people living there, transport, attending funerals, drivers, work
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Visitor bans to hospitals
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Sanitary inspections at airport and ports; filling of forms to identify origin and purpose of stay; measures per declaration of state of emergency
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Social welfare institutions will be subject to a visiting ban as defined per declaration of state of emergency
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools are required to suspend regular classroom studies and switch over to remote and home studying; Universities and research institutions will continue their research and development activities; The decisions on whether to close kindergartens and childcare establishments and how to organise their work will be made by the local governments or other operators of kindergartens.
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Visitor bans to prisons
2020-03-12		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared Provisionary until 1st May 2020
2020-03-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All public gatherings are prohobited per declaration of state of emergency
2020-03-11		Public health measures: General recommendations Peope from China or Italian COVID regions are recommended to work and study from home for 14 days and monitor syntoms.
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Some routes to Italy.