[News Boquete] Panama is officially closed down starting today

Starting tomorrow, March 16, 2020 only humanitarian supplies will be allowed off airplanes in Panama.

Any returning resident foreigner or Panama citizen will be allowed entry, but will be required to be in preventive isolation at home  for 14 days.

(Per tweet by President Cortizo translated by James Bondoux)

The Ministry due to the national emergency orders the temporary closure of commercial establishments throughout the country, excepting supermarkets, pharmacies, medical centers and establishments for the sale of health products, fuel, and food. This applies to commercial centers.

Pertaining to restaurants, service to the public by inside seating is suspended.The sale of food prepared for local consumption will be allowed, exclusively for take away or home delivery.

For access to establishments whose opening is allowed, the public is encouraged to use masks.
In addition, access to beaches, rivers, swimming pools and public spas is prohibited.

The Ministry of Health, in coordination with the State security departments, is empowered to carry out sanitary closures throughout the territory.

Surveillance includes entry to commercial and non-commercial establishments, which includes hotels, casinos, restaurants, as well as playgrounds that operate inside and outside restaurants or private residential complexes.

It is prohibited for supermarkets to have more than fifty people inside. Mechanisms should be established so that users form a line outside the establishment, keeping a distance of not less than one meter between each client.

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