Ministers met until late Thursday night considering how and when to impose a lockdown due to an increasing surge in coronavirus cases throughout the entire country. By 2 a.m. decisions were finally made.The following restrictions were determined by the government overnight Thursday and took effect at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, unless otherwise indicated:
Effective now, all week:
> Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities (except for use by competitive athletes) – closed
> Gyms and studios used for sports or dance activities (except for use by competitive athletes) – closed
> Workplace cafeterias – pickup only
> Hotel restaurants can operate at 35% capacity.
> Gatherings – up to 10 people in closed spaces, 20 in open spaces
> Hotel restaurants can operate at 35% capacity.
> Gatherings – up to 10 people in closed spaces, 20 in open spaces
> Public reception at government offices – reduced as relevant
> Government offices – 50% of staff will work outside the office or be put on leave
Weekend restrictions (Fridays from 5 p.m. until Sundays at 5 a.m.):
> Stores, malls, retail markets, hairdressers, beauty salons, libraries, zoos, museums, pools and other tourist attractions will be closed
Grocery stores, pharmacies and those that sell essential items will remain open, as will opticians and computer and communications repair shops. Also, hotel pools that are accessible to guests only can operate.
Beginning Tuesday:
> Restaurants – takeaway and delivery Beginning next weekend:
> Beaches will be closed (except this weekend, when they will remain open)
> Restaurants – takeaway and delivery Beginning next weekend:
> Beaches will be closed (except this weekend, when they will remain open)
Decisions about camps and other educational programs will be determined in the coming days by the prime minister and alternate prime minister, in consultation with the finance, health and education ministers. As of Friday, it appeared schools would stay open until at least mid-week next week.
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