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Starting next Monday, May 11, in Bogotá, new measures will be implemented within the framework of compliance with the national quarantine decreed by the Government to contain and mitigate the effects of the coronavirus that will run until May 25 of this year.
Following the departure of more than 2’300,000 people to the streets due to the gradual reactivation of various sectors such as retail trade, with certain exceptions, district officials, construction and manufacturing sectors, among others., the mayor, Claudia López, reported that from that day there will be “a new level of risk”, so the capital will remain on a yellow alert, except for the town of Kennedy, which has been on an orange alert since last Friday.
Therefore, it established new guidelines to avoid risks of contagion and crowds in different spaces such as the public transport system.
“We do not know whether or not there will be a quarantine after May 25, it is a decision of the President of the Republic, who for now has determined that it is until May 25. As it is a disease from which we learn every day, we will continue to view the information rigorously, ”said the president, who explained the new biosecurity measures that she has adopted.
Peak and gender
This measure in which women could go out on odd days, and men on even days to buy food, medicine, go to banks, among other essential activities, It will not take effect from next Monday, May 11. Bogota citizens will no longer have mobility restrictions according to their gender, but will have to benefit from new district provisions such as the mandatory use of face masks on the street, and the person who does not use it will be fined.
Mobility
The bicycle must be of priority use, the shared car (with less than three people), travel on foot and, as a last resort, the use of TransMilenio or public transport in peak hours.
Vehicles and motorcycles they will only be able to circulate at a maximum of 50 kilometers per hour in mixed roads, with three exceptions:
- Lanes for the exclusive use of mass public transport.
- Zones that have a preset 30 km / hour limit
- Runners who have a lower speed limit.
On the other hand, 26th street, the North highway, the 7th race between 93 and 95 streets, the South highway between the 74G race and limits with Soacha they will have a maximum of 60 km / hour.
Children and adolescents departure
Children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 17 will be able to go out for physical activities three times a week, half an hour a day between 2 p. m. and 5 p. m. The use of bicycles, skateboards or balls will not be allowed. As well as the use of public parks. They must be accompanied by a person under the age of 70 and without pre-existence.
Finally, the district president, Claudia López, explained that all these measures are part of what he called a new normal, and invited all citizens to respect them.
