What's the government response timeline for Argentina?

See page 5. https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion

The sources cited (here and all the subsequent entries) suggest that contact tracing is being done for every confirmed case. So it can be considered as a comprehensive contact tracing. Applies to all the entries from 4 March till 12 April. https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion

Public campaign by the Ministry of Health with daily journals - https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario ; https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/equipos-salud

See page 5. https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion

Catamarca, Río Negro, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires and Buenos Aires (provinces) have decided to cancel public events. Source: https://www.perfil.com/noticias/actualidad/coronavirus-que-eventos-se-suspenden-argentina.phtml

Establishes protocols for quarantining passengers on flights arriving from countries with COVID-19 https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/nuevo-protocolo-obligatorio-para-vuelos-hacia-argentina

Schools close and move to online teaching. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-suspension-de-clases-presenciales-14-dias-consecutivos-partir-del-16-de-marzo

Borders close to non-residents. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/323101/argentina-authorities-close-borders-to-non-residents-march-15-30-amid-covid-19-outbreak-update-3

Art. 2, Decree 297/2020. Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. Sources: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411 https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426

Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04, renewed 11/04 until 26/04, and renewed 26/04 until 10/05. There is no explicit restriction on gatherings. However, Art. 5 of decree 297/2020 suspends activity of any place that requires the gathering of individuals. Sources: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411 ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426

Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411

During the period of "social, preventive and compulsory isolation", no cultural, recreational, sporting, religious, or any other type of event involving the attendance of persons may take place. This period has been extended to the 12 of April. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227042/20200320 'It will run from March 20 to 31'

"Circulation will be restricted both on national routes and within cities across the country. Transfers will only be allowed for exceptional reasons, in addition to all the circulation that will continue to guarantee essential production, supply, health services and all essential services." https://www.casarosada.gob.ar/slider-principal/46782-carta-del-presidente-alberto-fernandez-a-los-argentinos?_ga=2.205707670.489548936.1584974819-1690027582.1584974819

See Art. 2. If Decree 297/2020 is extended, then also the provisions of this resolution. IMPORTANT! Decree 297/2020 has been extended until 10/05. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227132/20200325

495/5000 The Family Emergency Income (IFE) is established for informal workers and monotributistas, between 18 and 65 years old, with the highest degree of vulnerability, who in mid-April will collect $ 10,000 one-time, although it could be repeated in May if circumstances so require. merit. The IFE joins the package of measures already in place that reach formal workers in the critical, informal, monotributistas, retired, pensioners, allowance beneficiaries and companies sectors. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/covid-19-el-gobierno-implementara-el-ingreso-familiar-de-emergencia-ife-para-aliviar-la

Argentina's Ministry of Health and Facebook launch a Facebook Messenger bot to answer questions about coronavirus: https://www.clarin.com/tecnologia/coronavirus-argentina-gobierno-facebook-lanzaron-robot-responder-dudas-virus-cuarentena_0_KHcbKNRjg.html

The services of electrical energy, running water, gas through networks, fixed and mobile telephony and Internet and cable television may not be suspended due to non-payment (up to 3 consecutive or alternate bills) during a period of 180 calendar days (from 25 March to September 21, 2020). This measure includes both the MSMEs described in Resolution 173/2020, Worker Cooperatives or Recovered Companies registered in INAES and Public Entities that contribute to the preparation and distribution of food in the framework of the food emergency; as well as to the residential users detailed in Decree 311/2020, including monotributistas enrolled in a category whose annualized monthly income does not exceed 2 times the Minimum Vital and Mobile Salary. https://www.latinfinance.com/daily-briefs/2020/5/7/argentina-says-there-s-time-to-reach-a-debt-restructuring-deal Webpage back-archived from previous note, but a copy of the page from 21st April 2020: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid

Public campaign by the Ministry of Health with daily journals - https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario ; https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/equipos-salud

Change in case definition, not in testing framework. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso

See page 5. https://www.sadi.org.ar/boletines-y-reportes/item/913-actualizacion-epidemiologica-ministerio-de-salud-de-la-nacion

Schools were initially closing for 14 days, starting on the March 16. However, the "social, preventive and mandatory isolation" has been extended to April 12, so school canteens are only open for specific people rely on it. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-suspension-de-clases-presenciales-14-dias-consecutivos-partir-del-16-de-marzo

National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until April 12, 2020. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/user/MsalNacion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4o9j_D-xs https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario

https://www.youtube.com/user/MsalNacion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a4o9j_D-xs https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/informe-diario

https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento Although a number of commerces have been allowed to restablish their activities, they still have to do so with a special permit and only via door-to-door delivery. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227696/20200411

Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until April 26, 2020. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411

All suspect cases will be tested: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/laboratorio Suspect case definition: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso

https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/ http://www.msal.gob.ar/index.php?filter_problematica=92&filter_soporte=0&palabra_clave=&option=com_ryc_contenidos

Authorities should monitor close contacts daily during 14 days, looking for signs and symptoms of the disease. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/Identificacion-y-seguimiento-de-contactos

All (and only) suspect cases should be tested. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/laboratorio

Measures were put in place 19/03, renewed 31/03 until 12/04 and renewed 11/04 until 26/04. http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/335741/norma.htm ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/suplementos/2020033101NS.pdf ***///*** https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227694/20200411

http://www.msal.gob.ar/index.php?option=com_ryc_contenidos https://www.instagram.com/msalnacion/

26 April National Government extends provisions of Decree 297/2020 until May 10, 2020. With the new decree, provinces are allowed to “flexibilize” the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. The Governors of the Provinces may decide exceptions to said isolation and to the prohibition of circulating personnel. affected to certain activities and services in certain Departments and Parties of its jurisdiction, whenever the requirements demanded by the national sanitary authority are verified. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426

National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until May 10, 2020. IMPORTANT!!! With this new decree, provinces are allowed to make more flexible the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. Responses from provinces have been different, ranging from very strict (Córdoba) to more permissive (Buenos Aires). Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/

National Government extends social, preventive and compulsory isolation until May 10, 2020. IMPORTANT!!! With this new decree, provinces are allowed to “flexibilize” the isolation and gradually open sectors of the economy if they consider it is necessary to do it. Responses from provinces have been different, ranging from very strict (Córdoba) to more permissive (Buenos Aires). Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/

Vulnerable families with a child will receive a bonus of 4000 pesos; and those who have two or more children, will receive an extraordinary reinforcement of 6000 pesos. The objective is to guarantee access to food for the most vulnerable sectors in the context of the emergency caused by Covid-19.

In order to mitigate the impact that the new coronavirus pandemic generates in the country in economic matters and to guarantee essential services for the development of daily life in the context of the health emergency, the National Government has arranged to extend until 30 June including the suspension of the application of fines and the closing and disabling of bank accounts due to the rejection of checks due to lack of funds. It also extends until May 31 the obligation on the part of the companies that provide mobile telephony or the Internet to guarantee a reduced service that guarantees connectivity, as established by the regulations (prohibition of outage). /web/20200507032129/ https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228496/20200501

Vulnerable families with a child receive a bonus of 4000 pesos. Those who have two or more children receive an extraordinary reinforcement of 6000 pesos. This cash transfer is given through "Tarjeta Alimentar" to buy food and basic supplies. Source: https://www.cronista.com/economiapolitica/Nacion-prepara-ayuda-para-las-villas-donde-se-disparen-los-casos-20200525-0047.html

Rent fees will remain the same as they were in March 2020 until September and tenants cannot be evicted. People can buy various articles in 12 interests-free instalments . https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid

10 May National Government has extended the isolation period until May 24th, and this includes the workplace closure, due to epidemiological differences each province can now make measures more or less flexible according to its particular situation. Social distancing and the use of masks are still required. Source: http://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/335000-339999/337252/norma.htm Fernández announced the relaxation of lockdown measures in most of Argentina except the densely populated Buenos Aires metropolitan area, where 86% of cases are concentrated. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/10/argentina-covid19-brazil-response-bolsonaro-fernandez

https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

See Art 10.2 https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228958/20200511

The decree posted as first reference requires closing international and intercity public transport (See Art.2). It has been extended until May 24th. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227132/20200325 https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento Public transport in most big cities is available, but citizens are discouraged from using it. Buses usually work with weekend or holiday frequency, have been modified to comply with social distancing measures and require passengers to wear face masks. https://twitter.com/mindetransporte http://www.prensa.mendoza.gov.ar/transporte-publico-actualizacion-de-servicios/ https://www.rosario.gob.ar/web/servicios/movilidad/coronavirus-transporte-y-servicios-publicos https://www.cordoba.gob.ar/2020/04/20/coronavirus-nuevas-medidas-para-garantizar-el-distanciamiento-fisico-en-el-transporte-urbano/

The National Government does not permit internal movement. However, there are a number of exceptions, like workers and people who had to spend the isolation period in provinces other than where they live, who can circulate with a special permit that can be dowloaded from the Government's official website. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/ya-se-puede-gestionar-en-cada-provincia-el-certificado-de-traslado-excepcional-0 https://www.argentina.gob.ar/circular/dni

See Art. 15. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228958/20200511

Only suspect cases will be tested(no changes), but there has been a change in the suspect case definition (more inclusive). https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19/definicion-de-caso

12 May Buenos Aires city authorities began allowing some "non-essential" shops and businesses to reopen on Tuesday 12 May, easing coronavirus restrictions in place in the Argentine capital since March 20. The government of President Alberto Fernandez has said a nationwide quarantine will remain in place until May 24, but it allowed businesses to reopen in some areas of the country as part of a gradual resumption of economic activity. Bookstores, florists and perfumeries reopened in Buenos Aires. Stores were required to limit the number of customers and allocate entry according to identity card numbers. Cafes and restaurants are also allowed to reopen from Tuesday, but only for take-away orders. http://archive.vn/lMI6M

Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Source: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/aislamiento

The curfew has been extended until June 7. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525

There's public transport within the City of Buenos Aires and the Metropolitan area, but the implementation of more severe restrictions are been evaluated. Intercity trains and buses throughout the country are closed. Source: https://www.pagina12.com.ar/267272-coronavirus-las-nuevas-restricciones-que-impondran-para-viaj

The curfew has been extended until June 7. Stay at home is required with some exceptions. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525

The curfew has been extended until June 7. Transport between cities is not allowed. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525

Borders ("fronteras") will remain closed until June 7. Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/229716/20200525

Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228496/20200501

Source: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19

5th June The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. President Alberto Fernández on Thursday night announced the extension of Argentina's mandatory lockdown in selected large cities, especially Buenos Aires and its surroundings, until June 28. Source: https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-june-28-with-two-types-of-quarantine.phtml Regional variations remain in place: “Considering that the epidemiological situation is not homogeneous within the national territory, the administration of isolation will adopt a modality that contemplates the reality of the various jurisdictions of the country. Provincial and local authorities may request exceptions to isolation from personnel affected by certain activities and services” Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426 https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno

5 June- 28 June Quarantine extended to 28th June, restrictions can ease in some places. Fernández said the lockdown had been a success to date, highlighting that in 18 of Argentina’s 24 regions (23 provinces and Buenos Aires City) "there is no community circulation" of the virus. Measures in these areas would become increasingly flexible with many businesses and activities allowed to restart. Only massive gatherings, sporting or musical shows and events, and any type of grouping would be banned, he added. http://archive.vn/70lKQ https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno

5 June- 28 June Quarantine extended to 28th June, restrictions can ease in some places. Fernández said the lockdown had been a success to date, highlighting that in 18 of Argentina’s 24 regions (23 provinces and Buenos Aires City) "there is no community circulation" of the virus. Measures in these areas would become increasingly flexible with many businesses and activities allowed to restart. Only massive gatherings, sporting or musical shows and events, and any type of grouping would be banned, he added. http://archive.vn/70lKQ https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno

5th June The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. President Alberto Fernández on Thursday night announced the extension of Argentina's mandatory lockdown in selected large cities, especially Buenos Aires and its surroundings, until June 28. Source: https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lockdown-extended-until-june-28-with-two-types-of-quarantine.phtml Regional variations remain in place: “Considering that the epidemiological situation is not homogeneous within the national territory, the administration of isolation will adopt a modality that contemplates the reality of the various jurisdictions of the country. Provincial and local authorities may request exceptions to isolation from personnel affected by certain activities and services” Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/228261/20200426 https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno

The Government of Argentina has announced that the national quarantine that began on March 20 has been extended through June 28, with greater restrictions in the greater Buenos Aires area under DNU 297/2020. Schools remain closed with work in place to make plans for the return of face to face lessons when the epidemiological situation allows (25th June). Quarantine extended: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ Quarantine extended: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/coronavirus/medidas-gobierno Schools remain closed: http://archive.vn/JZIzE

26th June Announcement that from July 1 "we're going to ask everyone to return to isolation in the greater Buenos Aires area at home and to only leave to fetch provisions for daily life," he said. The measure will last until July 17 with "only essential services and some industrial zones" remaining operational. This indicates that previously non-essential businesses had been open (as indicated in the note for 12 May) http://archive.vn/TTPpj

27 June Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, passengers can only board public transportation if there is an available seat (standing room passengers are forbidden). These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order. Travelers should expect further travel disruptions with little notice. https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

27 June Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight, and traveling overland or by ground transportation requires information to be provided to the Government of Argentina. There are checkpoints throughout Argentina. https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

27 June Argentina’s borders remain closed to foreign nationals and non-residents entering the country. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina

Schools will reopen in August. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/274431-coronavirus-y-escuelas-un-regreso-a-clases-en-agosto-con-bar

The Province and the City of Buenos Aires entered a new stage of the coronavirus quarantine on July 1st. Only essential activities, such as supermarkets, warehouses and drug stores, are allowed to open. https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html

In the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires, only workers from essential acitivities are allowed to use the public transport. https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html

Workers in activities called essential or excepted by the National Government, who have to move around the Metropolitan Area of Buenos Aires (AMBA), must have a circulation permit to do so. Going out to exercise is also forbidden. https://www.clarin.com/ciudades/nueva-cuarentena-tenes-saber-restricciones-9-preguntas_0_z6yX4gsbP.html

A new lockdown phase has been announced by the National Government, aiming to start a progressive rollback of the most stringent measures. This new phase has started on 17 July and is expected to go until 2 August. https://www.casarosada.gob.ar/slider-principal/46976-coronavirus-el-presidente-anuncio-una-apertura-escalonada-de-las-actividades-entre-el-18-de-julio-y-el-2-de-agosto

The National Government has announced a new lockdown phase, aiming to start a progressive rollback of the most stringent measures. This new phase has started on 20 July and is expected to take place until 2 August. Policy changes regarding workplace closing: * As of July 20, local shops can re-open. Food and drink establishments can also re-open, but only for takeaways. * From Wednesday, July 22, local clothing and footwear shops can re-open. Places of worship can also open for administrative tasks, online celebrations, and individual prayer, but with capacity limits and social distancing measures in place. * From Wednesday, July 29, hairdressers and salons can re-open. * As of Monday, August, 3, local businesses in high footfall areas may re-open, including clothing and footwear stores. This does not include Liniers, Retiro and Constitución, and Calle Avellaneda and Once. Link from official source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/232234/20200718 Links from media coverage: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/coronavirus-argentina-punto-punto-medidas-anunciadas-alberto-nid2399090 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/361251/argentina-authorities-ease-covid-19-restrictions-in-buenos-aires-metropolitan-area-from-july-20-update-21

Despite the new lockdown phase starting on 20 July, only essential workers are allowed to use public transport. https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/232234/20200718

Restrictions will remain in place on what day citizens can leave their homes, depending on their national identity card numbers (those ending in even numbers leave on even days, odd numbers on odd days etc.) From Tuesday, July 21, children will be allowed to socialize for a maximum of one hour per day between 10:00 and 18:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Children will be allowed only within 500 metres of their homes, and all children over the age of six are to follow social distancing guidelines and wear face masks. Public squares and parks will also re-open temporarily for the purposes of exercise and to enable the use of playgrounds. https://www.infobae.com/coronavirus/2020/05/15/paseo-de-chicos-en-la-ciudad-de-buenos-aires-todo-lo-que-hay-que-saber-para-el-primer-dia/

- On August 3, schools have opened in Catamarca and Santiago del Estero for administrative purposes and to train teachers. From August 18, students will be able to return to classes. - Students will return to classes in the province of San Juan from August 10. Sources: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/sociedad/vuelta-clases-nid2410777

The government of Argentina has decided to ban all social gatherings in Argentina for the next 15 days, amid a record surge in Covid-19 cases and fatalities. Source: https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-bans-all-social-gatherings-for-next-15-days.phtml

Schools in San Juan returned to class as a first test in reopening schools nationwide https://www.clarin.com/sociedad/aulas-burbuja-kit-anti-covid-mochila-vuelta-clases-san-juan-cuarentena-coronavirus_0_WBPRudGl4.html

"On July 17, the government announced a loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and a phased reopening of activities. However, the mandatory lockdown was further extended until August 16, with the number of infections continuing to rise." [Think this needs to be back-coded] https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-argentina-lockdown/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires-idUSKCN25A2G6

Still current

Still current https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/government-bans-all-social-gatherings-for-next-15-days.phtml

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"On July 17, the government announced a loosening of lockdown restrictions in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and a phased reopening of activities. However, the mandatory lockdown was further extended until August 16, with the number of infections continuing to rise." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-argentina-lockdown/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires-idUSKCN25A2G6

"In the metropolitan area of Buenos Aires you must stay in your accommodation. In other parts of the country free movement is allowed within each jurisdiction provided that social distancing rules are adhered to. In all cases you are allowed to travel to an airport if you have a flight booked and you can make single person journeys to buy necessities, such as medicines or foodstuffs, in your local area." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina/staying-during-coronavirus

"Argentina's borders will remain closed until 16 August 2020 included, for non-resident foreign nationals. The sale of air tickets is suspended until 1 September 2020. The National Civil Aviation Administration, has ruled that 'Airlines that operate passenger air transport services from, to or within the national territory may reschedule their regular operations or request authorisations for non-regular operations from 1 September 2020' (Resolution 144/2020 BO 27.4.20)." https://www.mondaq.com/argentina/general-immigration/973248/update-on-coronavirus-restrictions-on-travel-and-mandatory-home-isolation

Measures include "(ii) support for workers and vulnerable groups, including through increased transfers to poor families, social security benefits (especially to low-income beneficiaries), unemployment insurance benefits, and payments to minimum-wage workers" https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Measures include "forbearance, including continued provision of utility services for households in arrears"; prohibition on layoffs and furloughs still current https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 https://www.latinfinance.com/daily-briefs/2020/8/14/factbox-81420-latin-america-moves-to-mitigate-impact-of-covid-19

Still current, for example see: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/coronavirus-COVID-19

Still current, no change in policy found

Still current, no change in policy found

The President Alberto Fernandez announced on Friday, August 14, that the lockdown in Argentina was extended until Aug. 30 restrictions meaning that restrictions in an around capital city Buenos Aires will continue. The measures, which are more relaxed in less densely populated areas, had been scheduled to expire on Sunday, August 16. Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-08-14/argentina-sticks-with-covid-19-lockdown-focused-in-and-around-buenos-aires

"That, therefore, it is advisable to maintain the prohibition established by Decree No. 520/20, regarding certain activities and practices that are specifically stated and prohibited, some for the "DISPO" and others for the "ASPO", and, likewise, maintain among said prohibitions, as provided by Decree No. 641/20, the holding of social or family events in closed spaces and in all cases, even with less than TEN (10) PEOPLE, as indicated in articles 9 and 18 of this decree, with the scope and exceptions stipulated therein. In this sense, the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers, at the request of the Governors or Governors, may authorize the holding of social or family gatherings in the places reached by the “DISPO” measure, according to the epidemiological and sanitary risk assessment of the place. But in no case may it grant exceptions to said prohibition in the places reached by the ASPO." (Google translation of an excerpt of the last Presidencial order). Source: https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233684/20200816?busqueda=3

"Limited public transportation within cities with strict limitations is operating. Intercity transport is mostly suspended. Masks are required nationwide. Transport remains extremely restricted. The Ministry of Transportation halted all Argentine intercity domestic buses, trains, and flights in March, and most of these services remain suspended due to the ongoing quarantine order. In the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, only essential workers with a circulation permit may board public transportation. These regulations are likely to remain in place for the duration of the quarantine order." Sources: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

"The Government of Argentine has announced the extension of quarantine and social distancing measures. The following areas will remain in quarantine (“aislamiento social”) through at least August 30: the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area; the Manuel Belgrano, Ledesma, El Carmen, and San Pedro departments of Jujuy; the Güer Aike department of Santa Cruz; the Río Grande department of Tierra del Fuego; the Capital and Chamical departments of La Rioja; the General José de San Martin department of Salta; and the Capital and Banda departments of Santiago del Estero. Per the latest order, most of the rest of the country remains in mandatory social distancing. Even in those provinces under mandatory social distancing, strict limits on travel, gatherings, and other activities apply." Sources: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

Restrictions on intercity or interstate travel are still in place. "The government of Argentina has implemented additional travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Only travelers with confirmed international flight reservations may travel from the provinces to the Buenos Aires metro area 24 hours in advance of the flight.". In addition, "individual provinces may require additional local permits to enter or transit." Sources: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

"Per the latest Argentine government policy, any foreigner who is not a resident in Argentina, will not be permitted to enter Argentina". Internal and international commercial flights were initially suspended until September 1, 2020, but it is likely these will be delayed. Sources: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/ https://www.flightglobal.com/networks/iata-warns-that-argentina-may-delay-september-air-travel-restart/139841.article

The national authorities only test symptomatic patients. Sources: https://ar.usembassy.gov/covid-19/

??The President Alberto Fernández announced, on social media, that the government has decided to declare mobile telephony, internet services and pay TV public services in order to guarantee universal access to these services. The decree also extends the tariff freeze until December 31 (this tariff has been suspended since May due to the COVID-19 pandemic), and states that any future increase will be decided by the State. Sources: https://www.web24.news/u/2020/08/argentina-freezes-cell-phone-internet-and-pay-tv-tariffs-and-regulates-future-increases.html https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233932/20200822 (Decree 690/2020 DECNU-2020-690-APN-PTE - Law N ° 27.078. Modification in Spanish, unable to archieve) https://twitter.com/alferdez?lang=en (President’s Twitter page)