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“We are very concerned.” With those words the Minister of Health, Enrique Paris, referred this Monday to the increase in new cases of Covid-19 in the capital and anticipated the announcement of the regression of all the communes of the Metropolitan Region to the second stage (of Transition) within the framework of Step by Step Plan.
As stated -minutes later- the Undersecretary of Crime Prevention, Katherine martorell, the determination of the authorities responded to the “increase of 18% (of infections)” in the capital and indicated that This measure will be effective as of next Thursday, December 10, at 5:00 a.m.
What does this setback imply? Review the details of the second phase of the Step by Step Plan below.
The more than eight million Inhabitants of the RM will be quarantined again during weekends and holidays, while from Monday to Friday this restriction will be lifted.
“Therefore, in order to go out and carry out some essential activity, you have to request a permit at the Virtual Police Station. You only have one permit a week “Martorell said.
As of this Thursday, Clubs or centers for the elderly, gyms open to the public or cinemas, theaters, pubs, discos or similar places may not function.
Neither Sports activities can be carried out in closed places, or that requires leaving the house while the quarantine is in force, that is, during weekends or holidays.
In this line, they may not organize or participate in events, social gatherings, offices, seminars, rites or ceremonies with more people than allowed. That is, a maximum of 20 people in open places, 10 in closed places and only from Monday to Friday.
In Transition stage Supermarkets, pharmacies and other places of supply of food and basic products will be open, in addition to health centers and public service establishments.
With regard to non-essential trade, will be able to operate during weekdays -Monday to Friday- with workers who live in a commune in Phase 2 or higher.
But in addition, the undersecretary Martorell announced a modification in relation to the opening of restaurants that are in communes in Transition.
This will be effective on December 10 at the national level and implies that -from Monday to Friday- restaurants, cafes and similar may serve the public only on terraces and open spaces, ensuring at least 2 meters of distance between tables.
Also, the maximum stay will be 2 hours and permanent natural ventilation will be required.
Martorell also detailed that “Those schools that are opening and that are working, should not close due to this transfer to Step 2”.
Movements between regions -or home security- are not allowed in Quarantine or Transition communes.
And the Undersecretary for Crime Prevention stressed it in the balance of this Monday: “During Phase 3 (Preparation) interregional travel is allowed, in Phase 2 not. Thus, We are calling for this great effort to be made in MRI so that the disease can soon regress and the different communes begin to advance (in Footsteps) and can travel, ”he said.
You can review more information about all the stages of the plan of the Ministry of Health in this link.
