What reactivates the decree that extends the quarantine from April 27 to May 11

Decree 593 of April 24, 2020, which extends the quarantine from April 27 to May 11, in turn expands the activities allowed in the national territory from 35 to 41 points.

In the 19-page provision signed by the full cabinet, the third extension of mandatory preventive isolation is given: The first was from March 25 to April 13, the second until April 27 and this one runs until May 11.

The first is the publicized resumption of operations in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

Compared to the first sector, it is read in the norm that is endorsed “the execution of construction works of buildings and activities of legal guarantee on the same construction, as well as the supply of materials and supplies exclusively destined for the execution of the same“

It also gives free rein in this regard to “the intervention of civil and construction works, which, due to the state of progress of their work or their characteristics, present risks of technical stability, threat of collapse or require structural strengthening actions.”

Meanwhile, it allows for the effect of the resumption of manufactures “the chain of production, supply, storage, repair, maintenance, transport, marketing and distribution of manufactures of textile, leather and clothing products; wood transformation; manufacture of paper, cardboard and its products and derivatives, and manufacture of chemicals, metals, electrical, machinery and equipment. All the above products must be marketed through electronic commerce platforms or for home delivery“

And so that these sectors can be mobilized in public transport that must not exceed 35% occupancyIn order to reduce the risk of contact and contagion, the decree allows “the manufacture, repair, maintenance and purchase and sale of spare parts and accessories for conventional and electric bicycles and enabled public parking lots for private vehicles.”

It also instructs local and departmental leaders to that provide guarantees on the work of health workers, due to the multiple difficulties they encounter in their daily work and the stigmatization of which they are victims: “Guarantees for medical personnel and the health sector. Governors and mayors, within the framework of their competences, shall ensure that the full exercise of the rights of medical personnel and others related to the provision of health care is not impeded, obstructed or restricted. health service, or discriminatory acts against him. “

In relation to the possibility of carrying out physical activities in public space, the provision enables “the development of physical activities and outdoor exercise of people who are in the age range of 18 to 60 years, for a maximum period of one (1) hour daily, in accordance with the measures, instructions and schedules established by the mayors in their respective territorial jurisdictions. In any case, the biosafety protocols established for the purposes must be followed.“

Other activities that become permitted are “the operations of games of luck and chance in the form of novel and territorial permanent bets, chance and lottery“as well as the displacement of citizens to the exchange houses and betting sites.

As an important point in the face of the increase in domestic violence during isolation, the functioning of family police stations and police inspections is reactivated.

Registration procedures for public instruments are also supported, issuance of urban planning licenses, appraisals of assets and studies of titles for the constitution of guarantees before entities controlled by the Superfinancial.

The norm clarifies that The sale of alcoholic beverages is not prohibited, but consumption in the public space is restricted.

Telework will continue to be ideal for public and private employees whose presence is not necessary in the workplace.

For the rest, the rest of the provisions in general continue as they came: restrictions on going out to those over 70 years of age and minors, a single person to make purchases and errands and there are no national or international flights as well as inter-municipal transport is not allowed , among other measures already widely known.