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The metropolitan area of Barranquilla will have curfew between December 24 and 26. The measure seeks to prevent against the increase in cases of covid-19 that have been registered during this month.
The decision came in a meeting held during the afternoon of the previous Thursday between directors of the Metropolitan Area and leaders of the municipalities that belong to said territory (Soledad, Malambo, Puerto Colombia and Gapala).
More than 75% of infections are registered in family gatherings
Initially, the Secretary of the Government of Malambo, Edilsa Cortina, assured that Barranquilla will also establish by Decree the curfew between 11 at night and 6 in the morning between December 24 and 26, as agreed by the four municipalities metropolitans.
During the morning of this Friday, a source from the District Mayor’s Office said that a decision has not yet been made in this regard, since different aspects are still being analyzed.
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Mayor Jaime Pumarejo spoke about the increase in infections and said: “More than 75% of infections are registered in family gatherings”,
“We have controlled the issue in medical and clinical matters, but each family and each person must make a decision and take care of themselves”added the president.
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Pumarejo emphasized that the restriction measures, such as the curfew, will be announced at the time that the District deems appropriate, because if they do it well in advance, it is easier for many citizens to circumvent the provisions.
In recent days, the Secretary of Health of Barranquilla, Humberto Mendoza, called on citizens to avoid family and social gatherings this December holiday season, since they are the main sources of COVID-19 infections.
“That family reunion, father and children is being risky. That social gathering with neighbors, with friends is being risky and that is accompanied by alcohol, the risk doubles, please the best social gathering is the one that is not done, ”said the official.
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