Minister of Health and Labour Tanel Kiik (Center) said in an interview to ETV's daily affairs show "Aktuaalne kaamera" that the government took note of the scientific council's recommendation to harmonize restrictions across Estonia as stricter restrictions for Harju and Ida-Viru counties are no longer justifiable. Owners of restaurants in Harju and Ida-Viru counties are given some breathing room now by moving their closing time to 9 p.m., but entrepreneurs across Estonia are now irritated. How did the government reach this decision? Actually there are more restrictions eased in Harju and Ida-Viru counties, they also affect theaters, cinemas and entertainment. But true, we went with the scientific council's recommendation to harmonize restrictions across Estonia as the spread of COVID-19 is equally high in all counties and strict restrictions are no longer justified for Harju County and Ida-Viru County.