What's the government response timeline for Bolivia?
Response timeline
Response versus cases
COVID-19 government response timeline for Bolivia
Find out what policies Bolivia has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Mar 10th, 2020Mar 10
Level 1 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - public officials urging caution about Covid-19Details
10/03 - Minister of health announces two cases of COVID-19 and urges calm and caution. *** https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3967-ministro-de-salud-reporta-dos-casos-confirmados-de-coronavirus-y-pide-calma-a-la-poblacion ***///*** 12/03 - Ministry of Health issues a comuniqué with basic information of COVID-19 and urges caution. https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3970-conoce-recomendaciones-sintomas-y-mitos-sobre-el-coronavirus
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
All school classes are suspended in Bolivia UNESCO tracking: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse (Bolivia shows country-wide school closure from March 12) "La presidenta de Bolivia Jeanine Áñez anunció la suspensión de clases" Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/12/nota/7778457/bolivia-suspende-clases-vuelos-hacia-europa-coronavirus
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Gatherings of more than 1000 people banned. https://nationalpost.com/pmn/health-pmn/argentina-bolivia-peru-curb-travel-public-gatherings-over-coronavirus-fears
HideMar 12th, 2020Mar 12
Level 1 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on very large gatherings (the limit is above 1000 people)Details
Events with more than 1000 people are prohibited. Link: http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1235-coronavirus-bolivia-suspende-labores-educativas-vuelos-desde-y-hacia-europa-e-intensifica-el-control-en-fronteras "También se prohíbe la realización de eventos públicos masivos de más de 1.000 personas, tales como conciertos de música, eventos culturales, religiosos, deportivos y otros similares. A la par, se crea el gabinete ministerial para la atención del coronavirus que se reunirá con la frecuencia necesaria"
HideMar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
By supreme decree 4190, all flights incoming from and towards europe are cancelled. (see article 2) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3429001040446646&id=1237297319617040
HideMar 13th, 2020Mar 13
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Governmental line to give people information over corona. "The National Government presented today the number of the toll free line 800-10-1104 for the attention and consultations of the population about the coronavirus." https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3974-gobierno-habilita-linea-gratuita-800-10-1104-para-consultas-sobre-el-coronavirus
HideMar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
National Government announces a joint effort with journalists and media outlets to inform citizens about COVID-19. https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/3976-corona-periodistas
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Quarantine at the city of Oruro - restriction over public transportation fonctioning https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200313/coronavirus-declaran-cuarentena-14-dias-ciudad-oruro
HideMar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
By Supreme Decree N° 4192 all passengers coming from continental Europe, UK, Ireland, Irán, China and South Korea are banned. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3429001040446646&id=1237297319617040
HideMar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
From March 17, all gathering are banned in the country Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4196 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC "A partir de la publicación del presente Decreto Supremo quedan prohibidas todas las reuniones y actividades sociales, culturales, deportivas, religiosas y otras que impliquen aglomeración de personas"
HideMar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
From March 17, all gathering are banned in the country Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4196 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC "A partir de la publicación del presente Decreto Supremo quedan prohibidas todas las reuniones y actividades sociales, culturales, deportivas, religiosas y otras que impliquen aglomeración de personas"
HideMar 17th, 2020Mar 17
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
By Supreme Decree N° 4196 all citizens are required to stay home from 17:00 to 5:00 (see article 5) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3429001040446646&id=1237297319617040 http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC
HideMar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 1 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - recommend closing (or recommend work from home)Details
Reduction in working hours from 18 March. The Ministry of Labor reported this Wednesday, through a statement, that the reduction from eight to five hours of work in the public and private sector does not contemplate discounts or a reduction in salary payment. SOURCE: https://www.opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/ministerio-subraya-reduccion-horario-laboral-implica-descuentos/20200318230639757227.html
HideMar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Reduced hours for public and private transportation due to National quarantine: https://www.clarin.com/internacional/coronavirus-bolivia-15-casos-cuarentena-parcial-reduccion-jornada-laboral_0_hENH9OQMZ.html
HideMar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Internal travels banned from March 21 Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4196 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC "b) A partir de las cero (0) horas del día sábado 21 de marzo de 2020, se suspende el transporte terrestre, fluvial y lacustre de pasajeros internacional, interdepartamental e interprovincial."
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Jeanine Áñez, Bolivia’s interim president, announced a nationwide, 14-day "total quarantine" starting Sunday to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Only allowed out for essential trips. Áñez said that Bolivians should "be at home 24 hours a day" and that only one person per family can leave at a time to go shopping. Pharmacies, hospitals and health centers will remain open as normal, she said, adding that public and private transport will be suspended. https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200321/gobierno-dispone-cuarentena-total-covid-19-bolivia https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-21-20-intl-hnk/h_9623327c11d0b88efbcfe6ec7bc728f9
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Public and private transportation are suspended Link: http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1244-gobierno-dicta-cuarentena-total-para-cuidar-salud-de-los-y-las-bolivianas-en-la-lucha-contra-el-coronavirus "el transporte público y privado queda suspendido y se habilitará un permiso para trasladar a trabajadores cuyas empresas deben seguir funcionando así como a personas que prestan cumplen funciones en salud y atención de servicios indispensables como agua, luz y gas"
HideMar 22nd, 2020Mar 22
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
People can only leave their houses for health reasons Link: http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1244-gobierno-dicta-cuarentena-total-para-cuidar-salud-de-los-y-las-bolivianas-en-la-lucha-contra-el-coronavirus "También mencionó que las personas y las familias podrán salir de sus casas en caso de que necesiten atención de salud"
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
All private and public activities suspended until April 15, except essential services Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4200 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1250NEC (archived: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1250NEC) "En el marco de la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria y cuarentena total se refuerza y fortalece las medidas en contra del contagio y propagación del Coronavirus (COVID-19) en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, a partir de las cero (0) horas del día jueves 26 de marzo de 2020 hasta el día miércoles 15 de abril de 2020 con suspensión de actividades públicas y privadas"
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Ban on the circulation of private and public vehicles Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4200 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1250NEC "Queda prohibida la circulación de vehículos motorizados públicos y privados salvo los medios de transporte para el traslado de las Fuerzas Armadas, la Policía Boliviana y servicios de salud público y privado y otros que por naturaleza estratégica estén dedicadas a la prestación de servicios básicos y al abastecimiento de artículos de primera necesidad"
HideMar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Only people aged between 18 and 65 years old can leave the house to acquire essential products, and only in specific days of the week, according to rota Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4200 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1250NEC "Los estantes y habitantes del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, deberán permanecer en sus domicilios o en la residencia en la que se encuentren; solo podrán realizar desplazamientos mínimos e indispensables una persona por familia cuya edad este comprendida entre los dieciocho (18) y sesenta y cinco (65) años, en el horario de 07:00 de la mañana a 12:00 del mediodía, a fin de abastecerse de productos e insumos necesarios en las cercanías de su domicilio o residencia"
HideMar 31st, 2020Mar 31
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
From March 31, all borders will be closed Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4196 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC (archived: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1246NEC) "A partir de las cero (0) horas del día viernes 20 hasta el día martes 31 de marzo de 2020, se dispone el cierre de fronteras en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia"
HideMar 31st, 2020Mar 31
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
The government announced economic benefits. A "family basket" of 400 Bolivians in cash that will be provided to those who are on welfare and a family bonus of 500 Bolivians for families with children in kinder garden and elementary school. Both policies will reach 7 million Bolivian citizens. https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447684
HideMar 31st, 2020Mar 31
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government announced it will pay basic consumption of electricity between April and June. It also established the prohibition of cutting internet service. http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1247-gobierno-beneficia-a-casi-7-millones-de-ciudadanos-con-medidas-economicas-para-contrarrestar-el-impacto-del-coronavirus
HideApr 1st, 2020Apr 01
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government announced the approval of Law number 1294 for the deferral of payments of payment of credits and the temporary reduction of the payment of services of electricity, gas and water. http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1248-gobierno-nacional-promulga-leyes-para-cuidar-la-economia-y-la-salud-del-pueblo-boliviano
HideApr 7th, 2020Apr 07
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
The capacity for testing is one of the lowest in the region and they are still waiting for tests to arrive in the country. Official website reporting COVID-19 situation in the country: https://www.boliviasegura.gob.bo/index.php https://www.la-razon.com/sociedad/2020/04/25/bolivia-hace-117-pruebas-diarias-de-covid-19-y-es-ultima-en-la-region-por-cada-millon-de-personas/ https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/19/bolivia-admite-bajo-numero-de-pruebas-de-covid-19-en-medio-de-crecientes-criticas/ "There is no reliable data about how many Bolivians are infected. Some experts think the official figure represents just 20 per cent of the real number. In mid-April, the Ambassador of Science and Technology, Mohammed Mostajo Radji, announced the arrival of 450,000 new test kits for coronavirus. On 7 April the former Minister of Health, Aníbal Cruz, said that Bolivia will be able to process 1,342 tests per day with the new equipment. However, until 5 May there were no signs of these medical supplies arriving." https://lab.org.uk/bolivia-facing-up-to-covid-19-some-achievements-some-failures/ [Coding this as a 1 rather than a 0 as there were almost 200 cases in Bolivia at this point, so there was (extremely limited) testing existent.]
HideApr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
The government announced a Universal Bonus of 500 Bolivians for people older than 18 and younger than 60 years old who are not working; the extension of the Family Bonus to families with kids in private schools and a financial relief bonus for businesses to provide loans to businesses to pay for the salaries of their workers. http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1252-gobierno-presento-bono-universal-amplio-bono-familia-a-colegios-particulares-y-anuncio-creditos-blandos-a-empresas-para-frenar-la-crisis-por-el-coronavirus
HideApr 14th, 2020Apr 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Base on the official website of the Ministry of Health and social media (@minsaludbolivia), there's a coordinated public information campaign. Some Youtube videos can be found on the website: https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/ All Youtube official videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2d2cUn4DPcsam_MAm5n6w
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
The previous measures have been extended until April 30 Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4214 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1259NEC "Se amplía el plazo de la cuarentena total dispuesto por el Parágrafo I del Artículo 2 del Decreto Supremo N° 4200, de 25 de marzo de 2020, hasta el día jueves 30 de abril de 2020, en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, en el marco de la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria y cuarentena total"
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The previous measures have been extended until April 30 Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4214 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1259NEC "Se amplía el plazo de la cuarentena total dispuesto por el Parágrafo I del Artículo 2 del Decreto Supremo N° 4200, de 25 de marzo de 2020, hasta el día jueves 30 de abril de 2020, en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, en el marco de la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria y cuarentena total"
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
The previous measures have been extended until April 30 Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4214 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1259NEC "Se amplía el plazo de la cuarentena total dispuesto por el Parágrafo I del Artículo 2 del Decreto Supremo N° 4200, de 25 de marzo de 2020, hasta el día jueves 30 de abril de 2020, en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, en el marco de la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria y cuarentena total"
HideApr 16th, 2020Apr 16
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
The previous measures have been extended until April 30 Source: DECRETO SUPREMO N° 4214 Link: http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/edicions/view/1259NEC "Se amplía el plazo de la cuarentena total dispuesto por el Parágrafo I del Artículo 2 del Decreto Supremo N° 4200, de 25 de marzo de 2020, hasta el día jueves 30 de abril de 2020, en todo el territorio del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, en el marco de la declaratoria de emergencia sanitaria y cuarentena total"
HideApr 20th, 2020Apr 20
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
Latest government bulletin claims that there is "Contact monitoring: Epidemiological Surveillance and timely identification of suspected cases", but there isn't any evidence of this being carried out, or any elaboration on this. This policy doesn't really cover contact tracing under these specifications.
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools (of all levels) continue to be closed until May 30th according to the extension of the lockdown, found in DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Previous measures have been extended, however they will be analysed and may be changed throughout the month depending on the level of risk established in the DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. The suspension of all public and private activities in all sectors, except for a few exceptions is considered of high risk (see Article 4 of the DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229) and for the moment is banned. http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Extension of lockdown measures with DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. “Suspension of public, cultural, sporting events including gyms, holidays, religious, political and all kinds of meetings that generate crowds of people” until May 31 (see Article 2, d). http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Extension of lockdown measures with DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. “Suspension of public, cultural, sporting events including gyms, holidays, religious, political and all kinds of meetings that generate crowds of people” (see Article 2, d). http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Extension of closed public transport measures at least until May 11, see the Presidents communication and DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. This new dynamic lockdown will change on May 11 depending on the situation. http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Extension of lockdown measures at least until May 11, see the Presidents communication and DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. This new dynamic lockdown will change on May 11 depending on the situation. http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Extension of lockdown measures at least until May 11, see the Presidents communication and DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. This new dynamic lockdown will change on May 11 depending on the situation. http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 1st, 2020May 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Extension of lockdown measures including closed borders, see the Presidents communication and DECRETO SUPREMO N 4229. http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/listadonor/11 http://www.presidencia.gob.bo/index.php/prensa/noticias/1267-gobierno-amplia-cuarentena-y-da-a-conocer-acciones-para-una-segunda-fase-de-cuarentena-dinamica
HideMay 25th, 2020May 25
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The city of El Alto, the second largest in the country, confirmed that it will ease the quarantine and will allow the partial circulation of public transport on May 25. The provision will be effective only in the municipal jurisdiction. https://www.la-razon.com/ciudades/2020/05/22/el-alto-confirma-flexibilizacion-de-la-cuarentena-para-el-transporte-publico/
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools remain closed.
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
The departments of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Pando, and Oruro, have allowed the public to return to work and have reopened most shops. Authorities in these areas also authorized the use of private vehicles, in addition to the use of public transport with hygiene and social distancing measures in place. http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
all public events remain cancelled. http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
gatherings are still not allowed. http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The regions of Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Pando, and Oruro, have allowed the public to return to work and have reopened most shops. Authorities in these areas also authorized the use of private vehicles, in addition to the use of public transport with hygiene and social distancing measures in place http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Members of the public are permitted to leave their homes between 0500 and 1800 (local time) Monday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sunday, the public will be permitted to exercise by walking or cycling between 0600 and 1400 hrs for a maximum distance of five blocks from their address. http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
With the easing of some restrictions in Chuquisaca, Cochambamba, Pando and Oruro, there is increased movement allowed, but this is limited to the regions mentioned. http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 1st, 2020Jun 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Border remains closed http://archive.vn/wip/bRUvq
HideJun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Cannot find any indication that this has changed.
HideJun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Bolivia is known to have one of the lowest testing rates http://archive.vn/wip/LoEEJ
HideJun 9th, 2020Jun 09
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
Still no evidence of any coordinated contact tracing scheme.
HideJun 20th, 2020Jun 20
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
La Paz to undergo full lockdown 20-23 of June, public vehicles banned. http://archive.vn/wip/IhmIm
HideJun 20th, 2020Jun 20
Level 3 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with minimal exceptions (eg allowed to leave once a week, or only one person can leave at a time, etc)Details
La Paz to undergo full lockdown between 20-23 June, as a precaution to limit the spread of COVID-19. No movement outdoors permitted, and public and private vehicles banned. http://archive.vn/wip/IhmIm
HideJun 20th, 2020Jun 20
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
http://archive.vn/wip/IhmIm no movement outdoors, public and private vehicles banned during lockdown of La Paz from 20-23 June.
HideJun 24th, 2020Jun 24
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Full lockdown in La Paz ended (was 20-23 June). http://archive.vn/wip/IhmIm
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Government and private offices, job sites, and services that are open must work a "continuous day" which means they will not close for lunch, but instead will stop work several hours earlier in the afternoon. Departmental and municipal governments will determine commercial activity and other services and activities not governed by the national decree, and may add restrictions as needed by local conditions. http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Persons and vehicles are prohibited from circulating between the nighttime hours of 1800 and 500hr From Monday- Friday. Vehicles are prohibited from circulating on Saturdays and Sundays. Extension of National quarantine measures until July 31 as layer out in National Decree on 26 June. http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Extension of National quarantine measures require persons and vehicles to remain at home between 1800 and 0500 hrs. People may move on foot within 500m of their home. http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 26th, 2020Jun 26
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Mon-Friday vehicles may circulate between 0500 and 1800hrs, prohibited at nighttime, and not allowed on Sat and Sun. People may only move on foot within 500 meters of their home. http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Still current https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Jun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Jun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
"All public gatherings will be prohibited, except religious services fulfilling specific social distancing requirements." https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Still current
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Still current http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Still current http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Still current http://archive.vn/hvJla
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Jun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Still current https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/
HideJun 30th, 2020Jun 30
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Still current, as indicated by testing reports https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/
HideJul 1st, 2020Jul 01
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
Jul 15th, 2020Jul 15
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/EzPA6
HideJul 15th, 2020Jul 15
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/EzPA6
HideJul 15th, 2020Jul 15
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/EzPA6
HideJul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/zLXWw
HideJul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/zLXWw
HideJul 22nd, 2020Jul 22
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Remains unchanged. See the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia website, archived: http://archive.vn/zLXWw
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Remains unchanged. See the UNESCO website, archived: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
“All public gatherings are prohibited” nationally. “Religious services fulfilling specific social distancing requirements” were an exception until this change. Unclear when changed occurred. See the GOV.uk website, archived: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bolivia/staying-during-coronavirus
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 23rd, 2020Jul 23
Level 1 of 3
H2: Testing policy - only those who both (a) have symptoms AND (b) meet specific criteria (eg key workers, admitted to hospital, came into contact with a known case, returned from overseas)Details
Remains unchanged.
HideJul 24th, 2020Jul 24
Level 0 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - no contact tracingDetails
As of 3 August, no information or updates found regarding contact tracing in the Government's dedicated website to the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/QJ1No
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 1 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is less than 50% median salary)Details
On 27 July, the Government of Bolivia issued the decree 4301, declaring the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree is focused primarily on providing emergency resources and funds to the Government (e.g., direct money lending from the Central Bank) to manage the spread of the virus. Changes in the E indicators may take place in the upcoming days/weeks. Official decree: http://archive.fo/MnIyE News coverage: https://www.opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/decreto-gobierno-declara-calamidad-publica-activar-credito-bcb/20200727180000779638.html
HideJul 27th, 2020Jul 27
Level 0 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - no debt/contract reliefDetails
On 27 July, the Government of Bolivia issued the decree 4301, declaring the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decree is focused primarily on providing emergency resources and funds to the Government (e.g., direct money lending from the Central Bank) to manage the spread of the virus. Changes in the E indicators may take place in the upcoming days/weeks. Official decree: http://archive.fo/MnIyE News coverage: https://www.opinion.com.bo/articulo/pais/decreto-gobierno-declara-calamidad-publica-activar-credito-bcb/20200727180000779638.html
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
On 31 July, the Government extended the "flexible lockdown" measures until 31 August. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
On 31 July, the Government extended the "flexible lockdown" measures until 31 August. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
On 31 July, the Government extended the "flexible lockdown" measures until 31 August. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
On 31 July, the Government extended the "flexible lockdown" measures until 31 August. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
HideJul 31st, 2020Jul 31
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
On 31 July, the Government extended the "flexible lockdown" measures until 31 August. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
HideAug 3rd, 2020Aug 03
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
"Residents may not leave their homes on Saturdays and Sundays, except to engage in outdoor exercise such as walking or cycling, which may occur 0600-1400 as long as all persons remain within 500 meters of their homes. " https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bolivia-extends-restrictions-through-aug-31
HideAug 3rd, 2020Aug 03
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
"All persons must remain in their homes 1800-0500 Mondays-Fridays. Residents may not leave their homes on Saturdays and Sundays, except to engage in outdoor exercise such as walking or cycling, which may occur 0600-1400 as long as all persons remain within 500 meters of their homes. " https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bolivia-extends-restrictions-through-aug-31
HideAug 3rd, 2020Aug 03
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
"International travel restrictions are also still in place. All ports of entry are closed to nonresident foreign travellers; however, citizens and legal residents may return. All incoming international passenger flights remain suspended. " https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-bolivia-extends-restrictions-through-aug-31
HideAug 14th, 2020Aug 14
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
According to the US embassy website, the Bolivian government announced an extension of national quarantine measures through August 31, 2020, all scholastic activities remain suspended. https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 14th, 2020Aug 14
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
According to the US embassy website, the Bolivian government announced an extension of national quarantine measures through August 31, 2020, classes and public events remain suspended. https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 14th, 2020Aug 14
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
Persons and vehicles are prohibited from circulating between the night time hours of 18:00 and 5:00 Monday to Friday. Vehicles are prohibited from circulating while people may circulate on foot within 500 meters of their home on Saturday and Sunday. https://bo.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
HideAug 14th, 2020Aug 14
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
The Bolivian government determined this Friday, July 31, 2020, to extend a flexible quarantine until August 31, which implies that its land and air borders remain closed. https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/bolivia-ampliacion-cuarentena-coronavirus-contagios.html
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