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COVID-19 government response timeline for Chile

Find out what policies Chile has implemented to combat the pandemic.
Mar 6th, 2020Mar 06
Level 0 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - no measuresDetails
On 06/30/20 The government published a dictum that "sets criteria and orientation on the occupational impact of a sanitary eme
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Mar 14th, 2020Mar 14
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Ministry of health announces COVID response has moved to Phase three, asks all citizens to take self-care measures, quarantines to be respected, handshakes, kisses and the most efficient measure, which is frequent hand washing, to be avoided. Launches government website; https://www.gob.cl/noticias/covid-19-ministerio-de-salud-confirma-que-chile-paso-fase-3/
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Mar 15th, 2020Mar 15
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Chilean government announces that Chile has entered phase 4 of COVID response. President asks federal department heads to establish teleworking mesures. https://www.gob.cl/noticias/chile-ingresa-fase-4-por-coronavirus-y-presidente-anuncia-cierre-de-fronteras-y-asegura-cadena-de-abastecimiento/
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Per order N° 180 issued by the Ministry of Health, all gatherings and public events of more than 200 individuals are cancelled (see article 2) https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1143498
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Mar 16th, 2020Mar 16
Level 2 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 101-1000 peopleDetails
Per order N° 180 issued by the Ministry of Health, all gatherings and public events of more than 200 individuals are cancelled (see article 2) https://www.leychile.cl/Navegar?idNorma=1143498
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Mar 18th, 2020Mar 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Travel ban on all foreigners into the country, some exceptions apply i.e. for residents / citizens who have to quarantine themselves if they come from high-risk countries. Goods continue to cross borders. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/
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Mar 21st, 2020Mar 21
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
As of march 21st, several sectors of the economy that might "gather the public" are closed. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health canceled all public events (see article 27). https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health baned all public gatherings of more than 50 people. (see article 24). https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health required all individuals to stay at home from 22:00 to 05:00 (see article 1). Furthermore, there is a total confinement order for individuals older than 80yo (see article 2). https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf ***///*** Targeted quarantines are also in place. A list of the targeted areas as of 7/5 can be found here https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Mar 25th, 2020Mar 25
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
By order number 203, published march 25th, the ministry of health required all individuals to stay at home from 22:00 to 05:00 (see article 1). There is a total confinement order for individuals older than 80yo (see article 2). Individuals that need to move internally will need a "salvoconducto" (see third link) https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/9b/62/9b62e0da-0676-4ff0-a96b-3d42342b6c1c/do_2_1744907.pdf ***///*** Targeted quarantines are also in place. A list of the targeted areas as of 7/5 can be found here https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ ***///*** instructions to adquire permission for internal movement can be found here https://cdn.digital.gob.cl/filer_public/4e/e7/4ee75fd1-5eef-4bb1-befc-8ea11fd38c7f/instructivo_salvoconducto.pdf
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Mar 26th, 2020Mar 26
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Mar 27th, 2020Mar 27
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government announced benefits to facilitate the payment of electricity, water and internet bills, with special focus on the poorest (40% of the most vulnerable households). It does not specify until when the measure will be maintained, it could be assumed that it will hold until the end of the declared state of emergency. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=149144
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Mar 30th, 2020Mar 30
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/ https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf
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Mar 30th, 2020Mar 30
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf
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Mar 31st, 2020Mar 31
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf
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Apr 1st, 2020Apr 01
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/ https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf
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Apr 2nd, 2020Apr 02
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 approved a one-time emergency bonus of 50.000 Chilean pesos for vulnerable families that receive welfare. The bonus is less than 50% of the last registered the median salary (2018) ( https://stat.ine.cl/Index.aspx?lang=es&SubSessionId=78e0518e-d028-4bf8-8d80-444b7277907c) Bill: https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2020/04/02/42622/01/1748257.pdf Plus, the government announced a subsidy for workers of smaller incomes. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=149472
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Apr 3rd, 2020Apr 03
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Apr 4th, 2020Apr 04
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (like COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They trace the contacts for such tests. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. /web/20200407020549/ https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf
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Apr 5th, 2020Apr 05
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf
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Apr 6th, 2020Apr 06
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 parliament approved law 21227 allowing extraordinary use of employment security benefits of previous law 19728. The new bill was approved on April 1st, published on the official newspaper on April 6 (link 1). The benefits of the bill can be used during the state of emergency continues in the country. https://www.diariooficial.interior.gob.cl/publicaciones/2020/04/06/42625/01/1748546.pdf http://www.protecciondelempleo.cl/
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Apr 8th, 2020Apr 08
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf
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Apr 12th, 2020Apr 12
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Winter break is set for Monday, April 13, which ends on Friday, April 24. The date of the return to school will be announced in due course. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
The suspension of face-to-face classes is extended, until the sanitary conditions allow a gradual return. This is for public schools. https://www.mineduc.cl/la-seguridad-es-el-principio-fundamental-del-plan-de-vuelta-a-clases/ https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse
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Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/
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Apr 18th, 2020Apr 18
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
The closure of land, maritime borders and areas of our country for the transit of foreign people was decreed as of March 18. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Apr 21st, 2020Apr 21
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
The government is advancing income tax returns. The dates introduced are the ones of the first and last payment of the returns, according to what is stated in the website of the tax regulatory agency. Tax regulatory agency explanation: http://www.sii.cl/destacados/medidas_mipymes/Medidas-landing-1.pdf
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Apr 24th, 2020Apr 24
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf --> "PROTOCOLO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN Y SEGUIMIENTO PARA CONTACTOS DE CASOS CONFIRMADOS"
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Apr 24th, 2020Apr 24
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
The law ruling the Ministry of Health of Chile establishes that any unforeseen disease (such as COVID-19) should be tested to anybody who is suspect of having it. They released the report with such information on March 30. It is not clear the exact day they started testing. https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/INFORME_EPI_COVID19_20200330.pdf Official Contact Tracing Guidelines published (6 March 2020): https://www.minsal.cl/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020.03.06_PROTOCOLO-SEGUIMIENTO-CONTACTOS-CASOS-CONFIRMADOS_COVID-19.pdf --> "PROTOCOLO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN Y SEGUIMIENTO PARA CONTACTOS DE CASOS CONFIRMADOS"
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Apr 27th, 2020Apr 27
Level 2 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for some sectors or categories of workersDetails
The President is planning a safe return plan (reduction of lockdown measures) and one of the steps is the return of public servants to public services necessary for the community. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=150453 "Presidente Piñera presenta Plan Retorno Seguro: “Hoy es tiempo de poner a Chile por delante”" (April 24, 2020)
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Apr 27th, 2020Apr 27
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
The Chilean Government's website states that public transport is open and functioning, but with greater health measures and new schedules: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Apr 27th, 2020Apr 27
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
The closure of land, maritime borders and areas of our country for the transit of foreign people was decreed as of March 18. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Apr 27th, 2020Apr 27
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Ministry of health announces COVID response has moved to Phase three, asks all citizens to take self-care measures, quarantines to be respected, handshakes, kisses and the most efficient measure, which is frequent hand washing, to be avoided. Launches government website; https://www.gob.cl/noticias/covid-19-ministerio-de-salud-confirma-que-chile-paso-fase-3/
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May 1st, 2020May 01
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
There are no measures to close or restrict public transport, even in the regions of the country that are declared under "full quarantine". https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/
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May 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
The action plan for coronavirus says in its "Health" chapter that all those that are "suspect" of having the virus and are affiliated to the National Health Fund will be tested. I could not archive the health chapter of the plan. Link: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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May 1st, 2020May 01
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
In the case of those regions of the country that are on "full quarantine", the number comes down to zero https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 3
C6: Stay at home requirements - require not leaving house with exceptions for daily exercise, grocery shopping, and 'essential' tripsDetails
BUT the code should be 3 for the regions of the country that are under "full lockdown": https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena/
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May 8th, 2020May 08
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/ https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]
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May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
From 15 May, total quarantine was announced for Gran Santiago (includes all comunas in the Santiago Province, as well as the comunas of Puente Alto, San Bernardo, Padre Hurtado, Buin, Lampa, and Colina) and comunas of Iquique and Alto Hospicio. https://cl.usembassy.gov/health%e2%80%afalert-u-s-embassy-santiago-covid-19-update/ Mass meetings are not allowed in these regions. Only cities that are not under this measure are allowed to hold meetings, but for a maximum of 50 people. https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena
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May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 0 of 2
C5: Close public transport - no measuresDetails
Public transportation seems to have been operational even in quarantined communes but with restrictions. Metro stations are open olnly till 8pm and bus stations till 10pm in these places. https://www.chileatiende.gob.cl/coronavirus/cuarentena
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May 15th, 2020May 15
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
Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/ https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]
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May 15th, 2020May 15
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Jaime Mañalich, Minister of Health, announced that the Chilean government decrees a total mandatory quarantine for the province of Santiago, the country's capital, and other neighboring communes. The decision will take effect at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 [/web/20200601192955/ https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52655289]
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools are still closed.
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. "Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. "Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
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
Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. "Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17
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Jun 12th, 2020Jun 12
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
Total quarantine is expanded to other regions of the country on June 12th. "Health Minister Jaime Mañalich announced that total quarantine measures will be expanded to other areas of the country from 22:00 (local time) on Friday, June 12, due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [...] Under quarantine measures, members of the public may only leave their homes to access basic services or medical reasons, or to access public services. Those doing so must have a permit." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/349636/chile-total-quarantine-to-be-expanded-from-june-12-update-17
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Jun 14th, 2020Jun 14
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
State of Emergency extended for 90 days. https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=152551
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Jun 16th, 2020Jun 16
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
"President Piñera signs a project that expands Emergency Family Income to benefit up to 5.6 million people: "It reaches far beyond vulnerable groups and includes the middle class." The initiative, which is part of the Agreement for Social Protection and Job Recovery, extends the benefit to up to $ 100,000 per person. The program, part of the transversal agreement promoted by the President for social protection and job recovery, changes its design to act as a complement to the current income of the family group. This encompasses both households with no formal income and those with some formal income, and includes families with other benefits such as the employment protection law, unemployment insurance, support for independent workers and people who collect contributory pensions. and non-contributory. The law adds a fourth month of payment, which will be 80% of income and may go up to 100% if sanitary conditions so warrant." https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=152600
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Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
"On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried).
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Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
"On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried).
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Jun 23rd, 2020Jun 23
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
"On Sunday, June 21, Health Minister Enrique Paris announced that three communes of Antofagasta region would be placed under lockdown on Tuesday, June 23, due to a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases." https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/352941/chile-chilean-government-to-impose-lockdown-measures-in-three-communes-of-antofagasta-region-from-june-23-follow-authority-directives-update-19 (link not archivable when tried).
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Jun 25th, 2020Jun 25
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
"In the south of Chile, a rural school is bringing the classroom to students, deploying vans to help teach pupils who might not otherwise have access to education during the coronavirus lockdown." https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/25/no-internet-no-problem-teachers-in-chile-take-class-to-students.html
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Schools still are closed at all levels. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ ***//*** However, there was a pilot plan in place at Easter Island. Minister of education announced the first school to readjourn in person classes.
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Government has put in place targeted quarantines and cordon sanitaire for specific cities and regions. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
All public events are cancelled "indefinitely". https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Nationwide, all gatherings of more than 50 individuals are restricted. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ However, some targeted lockdowns have been imposed in Iquique, Alto Hospici, Pozo Almonte, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Mejillones, Calama:.
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Under special measures of protection, public transport continues to work even in quarantined regions and cities. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
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
Specific regions and cities such asIquique, Alto Hospici, Pozo Almonte, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Mejillones, Calama have been quarantined. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
There are quarantines and cordon sanitaire ordered for several cities. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 3rd, 2020Jul 03
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Only chilean nationals and permanent residents are allowed into the country. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
Apart from one school in Easter Island and one school in an isolated location with only 5 students, no school is allowed to reopen: http://archive.fo/9epej
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Targeted stay-at-home orders allow only essential workers to operate. In cities and regions without restriction it should be okay to operate in a limited capacity. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
"Están prohibidos todos los eventos públicos con más de 50 personas de manera indefinida" Public events with less than 50 people are theoretically allowed though https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
Same as before, but with new regions with stay-at-home orders https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
"Nuestro transporte público seguirá funcionando para asegurar el desplazamiento de los chilenos, pero con mayores medidas de sanidad y nuevos horarios." Inter-city travel is still possible, intra-city transport is probably affected thought, especially outside the metro areas. https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
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
In those regions under lockdown, people can apply with the Carabineros for permits to go out for essential activities up to 2 times per week. http://archive.fo/4RKrI
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
People cannot enter the zones marked as "Cordones sanitarios" https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 3 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban arrivals from some regionsDetails
Same as before: "Los chilenos o extranjeros residentes en Chile, deberán entrar en cuarentena obligatoria de 14 días cuando ingresen al país, no importando su origen." https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Very informative website with best practices and Q&A: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/
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Jul 17th, 2020Jul 17
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
Page 5 and following of the June 2020 strategy on Testing, Tracing, and Isolating (TTA) contains the exact procedure: http://archive.fo/1wEWs
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Jul 28th, 2020Jul 28
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
Page 5 and following of the June 2020 strategy on Testing, Tracing, and Isolating (TTA) contains the exact procedure: http://archive.fo/1wEWs
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
No recent updates in school closing policy.
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 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 Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from "total confinement" to an "advanced reopening". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from "total confinement" to an "advanced reopening". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 4 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings of 10 people or lessDetails
The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from "total confinement" to an "advanced reopening". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from "total confinement" to an "advanced reopening". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
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
The Government of Chile has defined a five-phase protocol in which regions transition from "total confinement" to an "advanced reopening". As of 9 August, several comunas in Chile still remain in phase 1 of total confinement, where mobility is limited to reduce the spread of the virus. http://archive.vn/rkwMt
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
As of 9 August, there are several regions in the country placed in a "Cordon Sanitario", a measure that restricts people from going in/out of a determined region. The current regions under this policy are: Poblado de Tarapacá, from 1-16 August Comuna de San Antonio Comuna de Pirque Comuna de Alto Biobío Región de Los Ríos Entre Penco y Concepción, from 10 August Entre San Pedro de La Paz y Coronel, from 10 August Ciudad de Talcahuano Provincia de Chiloé Región de Aysén Ciudad de Puerto Varas Ciudad de Punta Arenas Ciudad de Puerto Williams https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ http://archive.fo/kb8Yl
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Since 18 March, the Government of Chile decided to close all land, sea, and area borders for the transit of *foreign people* (the scope of the C8 indicator). On the other hand, all Chilean nationals and permanent residents in Chile, whatever their country of origin, may enter by submitting to the Sanitary Customs and a mandatory 14-day quarantine. As of 9 August, these measures are still in place. [This is not a policy change. See flagged point on 18 March to understand previous records that, I believe, should be recoded as 4] https://minrel.gob.cl/prohibicion-de-ingreso-a-personas-extranjeras-no-residentes-y-otras/minrel/2020-03-22/143027.html
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
The program "Ingreso familiar", which provides income support to 2.4 million families, remains in place and was recently extended. Potential beneficiaries can apply to receive this income support until 8 August. Official source: https://prensa.presidencia.cl/comunicado.aspx?id=163826 News coverage: https://www.meganoticias.cl/nacional/309350-cuenta-publica-presidencial-2020-ingreso-familiar-emergencia-pinera-promulga-ley-amplia-beneficio-jrx07.html
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Aug 1st, 2020Aug 01
Level 1 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - narrow relief, specific to one kind of contractDetails
Measures to postpone the payment of public services and prohibit disconnections are still expected in the country. https://www.24horas.cl/coronavirus/camara-aprobo-proyecto-que-suspende-corte-de-servicios-basicos-por-no-pago-4191426
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 3 of 3
C1: School closing - require closing all levelsDetails
still current
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 3 of 3
C2: Workplace closing - require closing (or work from home) for all-but-essential workplaces (eg grocery stores, doctors)Details
Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed to return to work if they are not in quarantine and have the correct permission and movement documents. "Puedes ir a trabajar si es que trabajas en un lugar que no esté en cuarentena, a no ser que sea servicio esencial, y tengas un permiso de desplazamiento colectivo o un permiso único colectivo." https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
C3: Cancel public events - require cancellingDetails
Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed gatherings up to 50 people. Areas with a 1 -3 are allowed smaller gatherings or none at all. Sporting events up to 50 are also allowed outside without spectators. "Participar en reuniones sociales y recreativas de máximo 50 personas, menos en horario de toque de queda." "Realizar actividad deportiva y participar en deportes colectivos con máximo 10 personas en lugares cerrados (excepto gimnasios de acceso público) y 50 personas en lugares abiertos. Sin público." https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ for list of area rankings: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 3 of 4
C4: Restrictions on gatherings - restrictions on gatherings between 11-100 peopleDetails
Areas have different restrictions based on a 1 - 5 designation. No area has a 5, but 4's are allowed gatherings up to 50 people. Areas with a 1 -3 are allowed smaller gatherings or none at all. "Participar en reuniones sociales y recreativas de máximo 50 personas, menos en horario de toque de queda." https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ for list of area rankings: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
C5: Close public transport - require closing (or prohibit most citizens from using it)Details
Some areas with stricter quarantines may have limits on transport (e.g. areas with a '1'), but public transport is open and running, including in busy areas like Santiago. [link not archivable] https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chile-announces-new-investments-to-improve-public-transport
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
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
Certain communities in full quarantine, for full list see: https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/ https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
C7: Restrictions on internal movement - internal movement restrictions in placeDetails
"Checkpoints for health inspections are in force at various points around Santiago and elsewhere. In addition to checking the health of persons passing through, these checkpoints will be used to confirm that specific individuals who have been ordered to quarantine by medical authorities are not violating their quarantine. You will need to get a “Health Passport” prior to travel and present it at any checkpoint." "A nationwide curfew (now running between 11pm to 5am) has been in place since 22 March." Cordón Sanitarios still selectively in place, which prohibit "entry and exit from a specific place. For entry and exit, an individual pass, a collective travel permit or a single collective permit will be required to ensure the basic supply and essential services in said place. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile/staying-during-coronavirus https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/pasoapaso/
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 4 of 4
C8: International travel controls - ban on all regions or total border closureDetails
Still current
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
E1: Income support - government is replacing 50% or more of lost salary (or if a flat sum, it is greater than 50% median salary)Details
Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
E2: Debt/contract relief - broadDetails
Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
H1: Public information campaigns - coordinated public information campaign (eg across traditional and social media)Details
Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 3
H2: Testing policy - testing of anyone showing Covid-19 symptomsDetails
No new policy found
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Aug 10th, 2020Aug 10
Level 2 of 2
H3: Contact tracing - comprehensive contact tracing; done for all identified casesDetails
No new policy found
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