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Given the increase in positive cases of covid-19 in the country, some cities decreed a curfew for the night of this Monday, December 7, and the early morning of Tuesday, December 8.
However, tonight’s behavior will be key for some leaders, because depending on this they will decide restrictions for the following celebrations.
In the case of Barranquilla, one of the cities where candlelight day is most important, there will be a curfew from 11:00 pm on Monday until 6:00 am on Tuesday. This was established in a decree issued by the District this Sunday.
(Also: Medellín ruled out curfew and dry law for the day of the candles)
And although the meetings will not be prohibited nor will there be dry law, the District has made a call to celebrate with responsibility and following the biosecurity measures.
“Traditionally, December 7 is a date when friends and acquaintances meet, and it is precisely those meetings that are causing the infections. Our recommendation continues to be to hold small family reunions, ”asserted Jaime Pumarejo, mayor of Barranquilla.
Authorities invite you to take care of children from gunpowder and also avoid crowds.
In addition, there will be a traffic restriction on the Gran Malecón del Río, between Monday and Thursday from 10:00 at night to 05:00 in the morning. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at midnight and until 5:00 in the morning.
“As we said this week, we have evaluated both the epidemiological moment the city is in and the possible scenarios that can generate sources of contagion. Our priority will always be to protect the life, health and employment of the Barranquilla residents, so we will apply the necessary controls to ensure strict compliance with the measures, ”added Pumarejo.
(In other news: Curfew in Popayán on December dates; Would Cali have a measure?)
In Cartagena, the decree that established a curfew and dry law in the 11 most critical neighborhoods in terms of COVID-19 infections is still in force.
Is about Blas de Lezo, San Fernando, Manga, El Pozón, Los Alpes, Olaya Herrera, Veal, Las Gaviotas, Nuevo Bosque, Zaragocilla and El Campestre.
In these 11 neighborhoods, the circulation of people between 9 pm and 5 am is prohibited.In addition, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in commercial spaces between the hours between 8 pm and 6 am is prohibited.
This year Medellín will not celebrate the traditional parade of myths and legends.
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Popayán is one of the cities that will also apply the curfew measure. This was reported by the local president, Juan Carlos López Castrillón, from his Twitter account.
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“For a safe and healthy December in Popayán, we continue to take measures that significantly contribute to the safety of citizens. So, This December 7, 24, 31 there will be a curfew in Popayán from 11 pm to 6 am the next day ”.
In Santander a curfew is in force between eleven at night and five in the morning. However, for special dates some municipalities have modifications.
In Bucaramanga, initially the curfew ran from 11 p.m. on Monday to 1 p.m. on Tuesday 8.
However, in the afternoon it was learned that the National Government did not authorize the restrictions until 1 pm, so the curfew will be until 5 am This same schedule applies for December 25 and January 1.
(We suggest you read: Extreme curfew on three December dates in Bucaramanga)
Similarly, meetings of more than 10 people were prohibited and companies were suggested to give the afternoon off on December 24 and 31 so that people can share as a family early on these dates.
In Cúcuta there will also be mobility restrictions between 10 pm on Monday and 5 am on Tuesday.
Cali and Medellín will evaluate behavior
While in the other capital cities they applied a curfew, Cali and Medellín have no restrictions.
In Medellin, Although at first this possibility was discussed, the Mayor’s Office ruled it out and decided to bet on a greater presence of the Public Force to guarantee security.
In fact, until December 8, a special security plan is in force for all that purpose, which includes 2,500 uniformed personnel who will provide uninterrupted surveillance service.
Our recommendation continues to be to hold small family reunions
(Also: Capital cities prepare measures for the holidays)
Cali, for its part, decided not to apply the measure so as not to affect trade. In fact, starting this weekend a pilot on extensions of hours in shopping centers began. The extension is made, according to the Mayor’s Office, taking into account that this month conglomerations for Christmas shopping increase.
“To make it easier for Caleños to get up early to buy, the Ministry of Health reached an agreement with managers of shopping centers, large brands and tenants of the center to extend the hours for the commercial season in December, associated with the festivities of Christmas and the end of the year “, reported from the Mayor’s Office.
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