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The confinement (total blockade) of non-essential services in the São Luís Metropolitan Region to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, a disease caused by the new coronavirus, came into effect on Tuesday (5) and had around 50 inspection and control points in the early morning in four municipalities, according to the Maranhão government.
With the mandatory closure, the movement in the so-called Grande Ilha, which includes the capital and three other cities, was peaceful and the streets were empty. The report found no long lines at banks and nonessential stores were closed.
On this first day, inspection actions occur only with an educational function. Fines and warnings will only begin to apply in the room. (Read more at the end of the story.)
- See blocking rules and what services are still working
This is the first case of confinement in the country in the midst of the pandemic. Similar measures are already being evaluated by the government of states like Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco and Pará and also considered by the mayors of the capitals of Pará, Pernambuco and the municipality of Paraíba, Santa Rita.
Four cities in Maranhão are closing this Tuesday (5)
30 barriers only in the capital
Early in the morning, when there were about 30 roadblocks in São Luís alone, there were traffic jams. The blocks are focused on areas that give access to regions of greater circulation and are made by the Military Police, municipal transit agencies and municipal guards.
The barriers, which started at 5 a.m. and are expected to remain throughout the day, are mobile and must be changed according to movement in the cities. Drivers are asked to verify a document that demonstrates the need to work, as the Justice had determined.
The ‘running of the bulls’ in Greater São Luís begins this Tuesday (5)
The confinement in Maranhão, decreed by Governor Flávio Dino (PCdoB) after Judicial determination of last Thursday (30), is valid for ten days in the capital, São Luís, and in the municipalities of Paço do Lumiar, São José de Ribamar and Raposa. The population must follow the restriction measures, under penalty of a fine.
Justice determined the blockade after a study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) indicated that Maranhão is the state with the highest growth rate in the number of Covid-19 deaths in the country. As of Monday night (4), Maranhão had registered 4,530 infected people and 271 deaths, according to the State Department of Health (SES).
Daniel de la Touche Avenue, in São Luís, with blockade this Tuesday morning (5) – Photo: Rafaelle Fróes / G1
What the lock provides in Maranhão:
- Suspension of non-essential activities., with the exception of food services, pharmacies, ports and industries that work 24-hour shifts.
- Banks and lotteries only open for the payment of emergency aid, wages and benefits no maximum capacity in these environments, with queuing.
- Prohibition of entry and exit of vehicles for ten days, except trucks., ambulances, vehicles that transport people for health and safety activities.
- Suspension of circulation of private vehicles.they are only allowed to go out to buy food or medicine, transport people, and provide medical care, security services, or are considered essential.
- Circulation limitation of people in public spaces.
- Ban on any gathering of people. in a public or private place, for events such as concerts, congresses, tournaments, games, parties and the like.
- Is the mask is mandatory in all public places and for collective use, even if they are private.
How to demonstrate the essential activity of the service?
According to the closing decree, it is the obligation of employers and state entities and public entities to make an Essential Service Declaration for each worker who performs an essential service.
In such cases, the worker in the public or private area must present the declaration forms. (look down).
However, the decree does not say how an unemployed person or any pedestrian or driver will be able to demonstrate that he is carrying out an essential activity on the street, if, for example, he buys medicine or food.
Warnings and expected fines
By decree No. 35.7849 issued by Governor Flávio Dino this Sunday (3), the Maranhão government declares that whoever does not comply with the rules of the confinement You may experience a warning, pay a fine, and even have a partial or complete ban on the establishment, in the case of businesses.
With regard to fines, the decree mentions Law No. 6,437 of August 20, 1977, which establishes the punishment for health violations. The fines range from R $ 2,000 (for minor infractions) to R $ 1.5 million (for very serious infractions). However, the document does not specify which types of infractions are considered minor, serious or very serious.
According to the decree, each fine can be applied twice in case of recurrence. However, the law also establishes that the application of the fine, the authority will take into account the financial capacity of the offender.
The decree indicates that citizens and companies must fulfill a series of obligations in relation to the opening of commerce and other services, the movement of people and vehicles, public transportation, transit on state highways, among other issues.
