[News Boquete] Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 3, 2020)

 

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 3, 2020)  

  

Location: Panama  

  

Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight 

  

At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable.  There is no guarantee that the Department of State will be able to continue to provide repatriation assistance and transportation options to the United States may be unavailable in the future.  If you choose to remain overseas, you should be prepared to remain where you are for the foreseeable future.  

  

The Embassy arranged for a commercially-operated humanitarian flight on May 8 for any U.S. citizen or other qualified traveler able to enter the United States who had expressed wishes to depart Panama.  That flight is now full.  The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights.  However, there are no other planned flights at this time.  We encourage you to be prepared to remain in Panama for the next 30-60 days, or perhaps more. 

 

For now, please closely monitor Spirit's website (www.Spirit.com) for any openings due to cancelations on the May 8 flight from Panama City, Panama (PTY) to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA (FLL). 

 

NOTE – It is most likely that future will be with the same airline and the same route.  All domestic travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. 

 

If you have not already done so, please express your interest in consideration for future evacuation flights by emailing:  PanamaCityUSCitizen@state.gov.  If you have previously expressed your interest, you do NOT need to resubmit. 

  

Please enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Embassy Panama City security updates: https://step.state.gov/  

  

Consult the Embassy's website (https://pa.usembassy.gov/) for additional information on the situation in Panama and the Department of State's COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.  

  

Assistance:     

  

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama   
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue   
Clayton, Panama   
+507 317-5000   
Panama-ACS@state.gov    
https://pa.usembassy.gov/    
  
  

State Department – Consular Affairs   
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444    

  

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.   

  

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Denese A. Rodgers

+507 6456-8539

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[News Boquete] Cloud Forest Botanicals -- Quarantine service

And, now, it's May, entering month 2.5 of quarantine. It is working!

Cloud Forest Botanicals is continuing to produce and provide traditional herbal products and our unique Hemp & Herb line of herbal tinctures blended with CBD derived from organic HEMP. (This is 100% THC free).

We are also continuing to offer our hand-crafted, artisanal products at discounted rates. Details when you pre-order.

To pre-order, PLEASE go to http://BoqueteandBeyond.com.

• Follow the pull down menu to select your items for PRE-ORDER.
• Follow the directions. You have the option to bring cash or use bank transfer to pay. 
• Pickup site for PRE-ORDERS is in front of the TIKA BAR across from the entrance to BCP. Pickup time is 11 - 11:30 AM on WEDNESDAY.
  

If you cannot make it during this window of time, please let us know IN ADVANCE and we will try to make other arrangements. 

Whatsapp at 6636-8663 or email at info@cloudforestbotanicals.com if you have any questions or concerns.

See our website (http://cloudforestbotanicals.com) for complete product information. (Out of Stock notice only reflects what is not in our US distribution center. Website prices do not apply to Panama). ALL PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE IN BOQUETE and throughout Panama.

We hope you are doing well--staying home, staying calm, staying healthy. Bored? Well, yeah, that's a given. Anyway. May we suggest jigsaw puzzles and gardening?

All the best,

Dianne and Elizabeth from the Cloud Forest

Cloud Forest Botanicals

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[News Boquete] Boquete Weather Watcher Update 133

Boquete Weather Watchers:

I posted the data for March 2020 at the website Climate section and a new Weather Watcher Update No. 133 at this link.

I also created a link to websites where you can monitor the status of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Do your best to stay safe!

Lloyd Cripe
www.boqueteweather.com

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[News Boquete] BLOOD DONORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

BLOOD DONORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the blood stocks are critically low at the local Blood Bank, and hospitals. 

To facilitate blood donations, and make it safer for donors, Panama's Social Security (CSS) has set up a facility in David, at the GUIAS MEDICAS' offices, located between Dr. Heraclio Barria's clinic, and the parking lot behind Chiriquí Hospital. Service hours are from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays.

Any blood type is accepted. 

For information, blood donation arrangements and assistance, please send us a message to the BHH – Boquete Health & Hospice – WhatsApp, +507-6590 2000. 

BY DONATING 1 PINT OF BLOOD YOU ARE SAVING 3 LIVES

.....

URGENTE!   SE NECESITAN DONACIONES DE SANGRE

Debido a la crisis del CORONAVIRIS, el banco de sangre del Hospital Regional está quedándose sin sangre para atender emergencias.

Para facilitar donaciones, y que estas sean seguras para los donantes, la CAJA DEL SEGURO SOCIAL – CSS – ha abierto sitio para donaciones en David, en las oficinas de GUIAS MEDICAS; estas se encuentran ubicadas entre la clínica del Dr. Heraclio Barria, y el parqueadero detrás del Hospital Chiriquí. Las horas de atención son entre las 7:00 am, y la 1:00 pm, de lunes a viernes.

Todos los tipos de sangre son necesitados!

Para información, y ayuda para coordinar su donación, por favor contáctenos al número de WhatsApp 6590-2000, del grupo Boquete Hospice.

SALVE UNA VIDA, DONE SANGRE

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[News Boquete] Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 1, 2020)

 

Message for U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 1, 2020)  

  

Location: Panama  

  

Event: Planned Commercial Humanitarian Flight 

  

At present the Department of State is making every effort to assist U.S. citizens overseas who wish to return to the United States. As the COVID-19 situation develops, our ability to provide such assistance may become more limited or even unavailable.  There is no guarantee that the Department of State will be able to continue to provide repatriation assistance and transportation options to the United States may be unavailable in the future.  If you choose to remain overseas, you should be prepared to remain where you are for the foreseeable future.  

  

The Embassy arranged for a commercially-operated humanitarian flight on May 8 for any U.S. citizen or other qualified traveler able to enter the United States who had expressed wishes to depart Panama.  That flight is now full.  The Embassy is continuing its efforts to identify future flights.  However, there are no other planned flights at this time.  We encourage you to be prepared to remain in Panama for the next 30-60 days, or perhaps more. 

 

For now, please closely monitor Spirit's website (www.Spirit.com) for any openings due to cancelations on the May 8 flight from Panama City, Panama (PTY) to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA (FLL). 

 

NOTE – It is most likely that future will be with the same airline and the same route.  All domestic travel arrangements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. 

 

If you have not already done so, please express your interest in consideration for future evacuation flights by emailing:  PanamaCityUSCitizen@state.gov.  If you have previously expressed your interest, you do NOT need to resubmit. 

  

Please enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Embassy Panama City security updates: https://step.state.gov/  

  

Consult the Embassy's website (https://pa.usembassy.gov/) for additional information on the situation in Panama and the Department of State's COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.  

  

Assistance:     

  

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama   
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue   
Clayton, Panama   
+507 317-5000   
Panama-ACS@state.gov    
https://pa.usembassy.gov/    
  
  

State Department – Consular Affairs   
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444    

  

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.   

  

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[News Boquete] Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 1, 2020)

 

 

Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama (May 1, 2020)  

   

Event:  Increased Movement Restrictions, COVID-19 Situation Report, and Reminders

 

On April 30, the Government of Panama announced that both Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, will be full quarantine whereby no one can leave their homes. For now, the inclusion of Saturday only applies to this weekend.

 

On April 30, Panama's Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed 6,532 cases of COVID-19.  

 

MINSA reminds citizens and residents of Panama that staying at home, not touching your face, and washing your hands frequently are the best means of prevention against COVID-19.  It also requires the use of masks, even homemade ones, when in public. 

 

During the nationwide movement restrictions, the Embassy encourages everyone to prepare accordingly.  Take the opportunity to stock up on any medicines and food supplies you may need to shelter in place in your homes for an extended period of time.   

 

On April 21, the Municipal Council of the City of Panama passed a new decree stating that anyone leaving their residence must be wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth.  Panamanian National Police and Municipal Police will enforce the decree which extends throughout the metropolitan area of Panama City. 

 

On April 20, the Government of Panama extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flights for an additional 30 days through May 22.  The previous exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines remain in place. 

 

The Embassy is working on evacuation options via commercial humanitarian and military flights for those U.S. Citizens wishing to depart Panama.  Please express your interest in consideration for potential evacuation flights by emailing:  PanamaCityUSCitizen@state.gov.  

  

On April 1, the government expanded movement restrictions based on gender.  Individuals will be permitted to circulate during the same hours determined by ID number as set forth in previous decrees.  However, the expanded restrictions only allow for movements as follows:   

   

·      Women:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday   

·      Men:  Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturday   

·      Sunday:  Everyone must stay home   

·      Normal exceptions apply for holders of permission letters (salvoconductos)  

   

Hours of circulation during the total quarantine are intended only for essential purchases by one person per household.  The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Panama that it is always obligatory to comply with local laws.  

   

On March 26, Panama announced the nationwide suspension of commercial passenger and domestic charter flights, in addition to the March 22 ban on international commercial passenger flights.  There are exceptions for cargo, humanitarian, medical supplies, medical evacuation, and vaccines.  

   

On March 25, Panama enacted nationwide movement restrictions, also being referred to as quarantine.  The movement restrictions will include regular windows of time for people to conduct essential activities, such as grocery shopping, getting gas and medicines, or dealing with a medical emergency, based on the last digit of their cedula number or passport if an individual does not have a cedula.  U.S. Citizens in Panama should always carry their passports, and their Panamanian cedula if they have one.  The two-hour windows are as follows:   

   

·      Last number is 7 – 6:30 – 8:30am   

·      Last number is 8 – 7:30 – 9:30am   

·      Last number is 9 – 8:30 – 10:30am   

·      Last number is 0 – 9:30 – 11:30am    

·      Last number is 1 – 12:30 – 2:30pm    

·      Last number is 2 – 1:30 – 3:30pm    

·      Last number is 3 – 2:30 – 4:30pm    

·      Last number is 4 – 3:30 – 5:30pm    

·      Last number is 5 – 4:30 – 6:30pm    

·      Last number is 6 – 5:30 – 7:30pm    

·      There is a special window for those over 60 years old, regardless of cedula or passport numbers, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.    

   

Even with these time allowances, during the nationwide movement restrictions the Embassy encourages everyone to prepare accordingly.  

   

On March 22, the Panamanian government suspended all international commercial flights into and out of Panama for 30 days.   

   

On March 19, the U.S. Department of State issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory, advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.    

   

On March 17, U.S. Embassy Panama suspended routine consular services.  For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information.    

 

On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.    

   

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak the Peace Corps has reduced/evacuated all Volunteers from Panama.    

   

The Government of Panama has implemented enhanced quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for further travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.  Visit the website of the Panamanian Ministry of Health (in Spanish) for the most up to date information on these measures.    

   

Schools and universities are closed nation-wide.  Sporting events, festivals, and all gatherings larger than 50 people have been banned.  Visit the local government COVID-19 website for updated information.    

     

The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.    

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice   

   

U.S. government personnel are restricted from non-essential domestic and international travel.    

   

Actions to Take:    

   

·      Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.   

·      For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC's latest recommendations.   

·      Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.   

·      Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Panama.   

·      Visit the Department of Homeland Security's website on the latest travel    restrictions to the United States.   

   

Assistance:     

   

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama   
Building 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Avenue   
Clayton, Panama   
+507 317-5000   
Panama-ACS@state.gov    
https://pa.usembassy.gov/    
   

State Department – Consular Affairs   
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444    

   

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.   

   

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.   

   

To unsubscribe from future messages please go to the following link: https://step.state.gov/STEP/Pages/common/Subscribe.aspx  

 

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