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The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, confirmed, this Friday 22, the resumption of co-management, in which mayors can use flag protocols lower than their classification in the Controlled Distance model. However, the return will be with changes in the protocols, the red flag being more restrictive than before. Currently, the entire state carries a black flag, extremely high risk for Covid-19.
Among the flexibilities is the permission to resume trading and other activities, but with certain times. On weekdays, face-to-face activities are prohibited from 8 pm to 5 am until April 4; the rule will include the Easter holidays. Only supermarkets will be able to attend until 10 pm, extending their previous period of operation. In the case of restaurants, beauty salons and services in general, the opening hours are until 6 in the afternoon. On weekends and holidays, the restriction of face-to-face activities is applied throughout the day, with the exception of services such as supermarkets, pharmacies and construction materials.
To return to the co-management model, mayors must adjust the protocols and be no less restrictive than the current red flag. “Co-management proposes to give the regions the possibility to adjust some of the protocols to a local need. It is not automatic: on the black flag, it uses flag protocols. No, the mayors of a region can decide to fully follow the black flag or to relax the elements on which the local economic reality is imposed. They can choose a middle way, ”said the governor.
– See the new protocols and pandemic data in RS
Before announcing the changes, the head of the state Executive met all afternoon with the Federation of Municipal Associations (Famurs) and mayors of regional municipal associations to announce the changes in the adopted restrictions. The Mayor of Porto Alegre, Sebastião Melo, criticized the decision on social media. “The announcement made by the governor is not of co-management. Therefore, tomorrow I will meet with our team to discuss the actions to be taken at the POA. Among the inconsistencies, the burden of transferring to the municipalities the supervision of the norms imposed by the State, without prior consultation ”.
At the beginning of his speech, Leite reiterated the delicate situation of the State in relation to Covid-19. Despite indicating a stabilization in the number of new hospitalizations, the governor acknowledged that the level is very high. However, the option for the return of co-management is due to economic necessity.
“From a health point of view, the best thing is that we had no circulation for the non-circulating virus. On the other hand, from the point of view of the family economy, of people who need a minimum subsistence condition, we need to understand that there is a breathing limit that can be used in restrictions. Unfortunately, with a short emergency help, that breathing is exhausted and you have to give a minimum working condition ”, he said.
Leite also emphasized that the state government must provide, through an ordinance, resources for municipalities to temporarily contract the reinforcement of inspection teams for health protocols.
“When common sense does not prevail, it is necessary to have punishment,” he reinforced. Furthermore, education remains an exception and cannot be made more flexible through co-management, as it is related to the risk classification of the region. The state government maintains the understanding of allowing face-to-face classes in Early Childhood Education and 1st and 2nd Years of Primary Education under black flag. However, the measure remains suspended by court decision.
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Changes to the red flag protocols:
Public administration:
Strengthening teleworking / call center.
Maximum capacity of 25% of face-to-face workers.
Beaches, squares and parks
It is forbidden to stay in squares, parks and strips of sand of fresh or salt water. Bathing in the sea is also prohibited.
However, individual water sports are allowed.
Trade (essential and non-essential)
Maximum presence of 1 person for an area of 8m².
Poster requirement with a maximum number of people.
Preferred hours for those who belong to the risk group.
Outdoor fairs
It makes clear the inclusion and authorization of the trade of food products in open markets for agri-food products.
Distance of three meters between the tents.
Restaurants, bars, cafes and ice cream parlors
25% maximum capacity.
Two meter space between tables.
Maximum four people per table.
Live music is prohibited.
Hotels and accommodation
Maximum capacity of 50% in establishments with the Responsible Tourism Seal.
Maximum capacity of 30% in establishments without a Responsible Tourism Seal.
Closed common areas in all establishments.
Industry and civil construction
Maximum capacity of 75% of the capacity of workers.
Interpersonal distancing in workplaces and cafeterias.
Theme parks, adventure parks, botanical gardens, zoos, etc.
Maximum capacity of 25% of workers, exclusively for maintenance.
No public service.
Theaters, auditoriums, concert halls
Inclusion of a maximum capacity authorization of 50% of workers, limited to 30 people, exclusively for the capture of audiovisual production (lives).
No public service.
Museums and Libraries
Maximum capacity of 25% of workers, exclusively for maintenance.
No public service.
Cinemas, drive-ins, fairs, congresses, social and corporate events, parties, celebrations and processions
Not authorized.
Physical education services (gyms, swimming pools, etc., including clubs and condos)
Exclusively for individual activity for health maintenance purposes.
Capacity of one person for every 32m² of useful circulation area.
Mandatory poster with maximum number of people.
Group of a maximum of two people for each qualified professional.
Social and sports clubs
Closure of common leisure areas.
Gymnasiums and swimming pools according to the “Physical Education Services” protocol (see protocol above).
The practice of team sports (two or more people) is allowed exclusively for professional athletes.
Sports competitions
Only with permission from the Crisis Office.
Football championship matches (FGF, CBF, Conmebol) only after 8pm.
Personal hygiene services (hairdressing, barbershop and aesthetics)
Maximum of one person per 8m² of area.
Mandatory poster with maximum number of people.
Two meter space between clients.
Preferred time by risk group.
Hygiene services and pet accommodation
Maximum capacity of 25% of workers.
Individual service, under schedule, take and take.
Masses and religious services
Maximum capacity of 10%, limited to 30 people.
Distance between groups that do not live together.
Banks, lotteries and financial services
Maximum capacity of 50% of workers.
Client access control (password, programming or similar system).
Preferential hours for people belonging to the risk group.
Services (unions, town halls, real estate, consultancies, etc.)
Strengthening teleworking / call center.
Maximum capacity of 25% of workers.
Individual service, by appointment.
Household services (janitors, cooks, drivers, babysitters, gardeners, etc.)
Correct use of the mask by employees and employers is mandatory.
Condominiums
Closure of common areas.
Gymnasiums and swimming pools according to the “Physical Education Services” protocol – (see protocol above).
Chartered, Metropolitan, Executive / Selective, Intercity, and Interstate Transportation
Maximum capacity of 50% of the seats (window).
Continuous and correct use of a mask.
Open windows or hatch and / or renovation and air system.
Urban or metropolitan public transport
Maximum capacity of 50% of the vehicle’s capacity.
Continuous and correct use of a mask.
Open windows or hatch and / or renovation and air system.
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