Instructions for sending SMS to the number 8998:

The SMS service will once again be part of our lives. Members of the public can send a text request to 8998 and wait for a response before going out.

Users can text their request by sending a string of numbers to 8998 free of charge in the following format: category (1-8), space, ID number, space, zip code (four-digit postal code).

Categories of legitimate outings:

1. Going to the pharmacy, visit a doctor, or give blood or for a COVID test or for vaccination
2. Going to a supermarket to buy essential products, goods and services (groceries, food)
3. Going to the bank when electronic transactions are not possible
4. Absolutely necessary visits to a state or local agency
5. Going out to help others who are in need of assistance or isolation, including those under quarantine
6. Going out for physical exercise, in groups of up to two humans as long as the outing takes place in areas adjacent to the neighbourhood
7. Attending a ceremony or service (funeral, wedding, baptism/christening) if guests are first or second degree relatives in groups of up to ten individuals
8. Any other reason for going outside that can be justified under the measures as described in the latest decree on movement restrictions