What's the government response timeline for Colombia?

Centralised and regular communication and media releases regarding Covid-19 from the Colombian Ministry of Health. [updated archive link] https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx [old link] https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx#InplviewHashd16a247c-c76e-40cd-91ca-59390c44b2e9=Paged%3DTRUE-p_SortBehavior%3D0-p_ArticleStartDate%3D20200229%252005%253a00%253a00-p_ID%3D618-PageFirstRow%3D26

The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who "fits" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf

On March 6, the National Health Institute issued a new veresion of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf

The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who "fits" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf Also see https://fr.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSKBN1ZY2M2

The first version of the guidelines on the detection of COVID cases that all health providers must follow were issued and approved by the Ministry of Health on January 31, 2020. Since this version of the guidelines, anyone who "fits" the symptoms of COVID must be tested by the health provider. Here's the link to the first version of the guidelines: http://eselavega-cundinamarca.gov.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GIPS05-LINEAMIENTOS-IPS.pdf The revised version of the guidelines was issued on March 19 and it included more details about the description of the types of cases, but maintained the policy of testing anyone who is symptomatic. Here's the link to the second version of the guidelines: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Institucional/Procesos%20y%20procedimientos/GIPS05.pdf

Since February 24, the Labour Ministry identified three kind of workers with risk of exposition to the COVID-19. For that reason, the Ministry gave some general guidelines that employers and employees should follow to prevention contagion (see Circular 017 - 2020) http://www.bogotajuridica.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=90795. Later, on March 10, the Labour Ministry promoted public and private entities to: i) authorize virtual job; ii) adopt flexible schedules; and, iii) diminish as most as possible the number of face-to-face meetings (see with the Circular 018 -2020). http://www.bogotajuridica.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=91129 Cannot archive due to re-captcha link, so have found alternative links: Circular 17: https://www.ilntoday.com/2020/03/colombias-labor-employment-measures-related-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/ https://knowledge.leglobal.org/corona/country/colombia/latest-measures-taken-by-the-colombian-government-regarding-covid-19/ https://latinlawyer.com/article/1224895/colombia-covid-19-information-hub

On March 20, the National Health Institute issued a new version of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://www.studocu.com/co/document/universidad-nacional-de-colombia/salud-publica/otros/anexo-instructivo-vigilancia-covid-v7-2003-2020/7539200/view

There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 9 onwards. Here’s some examples: Ministry of Health’s campaign, posted on March 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYaA-k2g4Hs Other videos from the Ministry of Health available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MinSaludColPrensa/videos Ministry of Education’s campaign, posted on March 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGBNjxJcGE Other videos from the Ministry of Education available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mineducacion/videos Plus these: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/English/Paginas/historico-noticias.aspx

On march 12, per order 385, Ministry of Health restricted public events and gatherings of more than 500 people. https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-385-de-2020.pdf

On march 12, per order 385, Ministry of Health restricted public events and gatherings of more than 500 people. https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-385-de-2020.pdf

On march 10, per order 380, the Ministry of Health ordered screening and quarantine of individuals entering the country from China, France, Spain and Italy. https://www.minsalud.gov.co/sites/rid/Lists/BibliotecaDigital/RIDE/DE/DIJ/resolucion-380-de-2020.pdf

1. Schools: Since Monday March 16, public schools in the national territory are close and face-to-face classes are not permitted. The changes in the school calendar are available in Circular No. 20 - 2020. 2. Universities: Since the national government decreed the national lockdown (enforced since March 25), all universities (public and private) are closed. http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/34.pdf

On March 17, the Health and Social Protection Ministry ordered the cancellation of all events with more than 50 people. Link: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resolución%20No.%200450%20de%202020.pdf

On March 17, the Health and Social Protection Ministry suspended all gatherings of more than 50 individuals in close and open spaces. Link: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Normatividad_Nuevo/Resolución%20No.%200450%20de%202020.pdf

After the issuance of Decree 417, on March 17 2020, the citizens that have to pay rent cannot be evicted from their homes during the emergency and up to two months after it. In addition, during the economic emergency, and for two months more, the leasing fees cannot be increased. Here’s the links: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20417%20DEL%2017%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf https://www.lafm.com.co/colombia/duque-anuncia-que-queda-prohibido-el-desalojo-por-no-pago-de-arriendo From March 18 onwards the government offered: i) free reconnection of the aqueduct service for those families who have the service suspended; ii) freeze the increase of the water and aqueduct services bills; and iii) suspension of the collection of tariffs for water purification. Here’s the links: https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/MinVivienda-explico-nuevas-medidas-desde-el-sector-de-agua-potable-relacionadas-con-la-contencion-del-coronavirus-200318.aspx https://id.presidencia.gov.co/especiales/200317-medidas-enfrentar-coronavirus/index.html According to the IMF the following benefits have been granted by the Colombian government: “ a two-month suspension of pension contributions by both employees and employers, delayed tax collection for the tourism and air transportation sectors, an exemption of tariffs and VAT for strategic health imports and selected food industries and services, delayed utility payments for poor and middle income households, additional taxes for public sector workers (to help fund the response), and expanded transfers for vulnerable groups…. Superfinanciera [agency that supervises financial companies] has allowed supervised entities to reprofile all loans that were less than 30 days over-due on Feb 29. These new provisions can include grace periods or extended deadlines. Banks cannot increase interest rates on loans, charge interest on interest, or report entities to credit registries for availing themselves of any forbearance measures.” Here’s the links: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

On March 20, the National Health Institute issued the seventh version of the instructions to manage COVID cases but it did not include specific instructions regarding contact tracing. Here’s the file of the instructions: https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf Only on the eighth version of the instructions, the National Health Institute included instructions to chacaterise any close contacts of confirmed COVID cases. The last version of the instructions was issued on March 26, here’s the link to the document. v8 has been lost so v11 now included, which has same instructions. https://www.famisanar.com.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Anexo_-Instructivo-Vigilancia-COVID-19-v6-06032020.pdf https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf

The Ministry of Education issued Directive No. 4 on March 22, 2020, which instructed Higher Education Institutions (e.g. universities) to operate through e-learning platforms until May 30, 2020. https://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1759/articles-394296_recurso_1.pdf

Since March 23 and for 30 days, the Transportation Ministry suspended the “disembarkation, for entry or connection purposes, in the Colombian territory of passengers coming from abroad by air” (see Decree 439 of 2020). https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-expide-Decreto-439-mediante-cual-suspende-por-30-dias-desembarque-con-fines-ingreso-conexion-pais-200321.aspx

The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The lockdown did not exclude schools nor universities. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The work related activities included stores where groceries are sold, pharmacies, banks, medicine related work, stores where agricultural goods are sold, businesses that retail food online, computer and data related services, security services, activities related to public service provision, postal services, media, activities that are essential to maintain factories and mines, and public servants whose work is related to COVID or needed for essential activities of the state. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf [archived] https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. The public transport reduced significantly but it is still operating. Said decree established that public transport service will be guaranteed for the people who are allowed to mobilise during the lockdown. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf [archived] https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf

On March 22, the Ministry of Interior ordered the preventive isolation of all inhabitants of Colombia from March 25 to April 13. See decree 457-2020 https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/presidencia/82-decreto-457.pdf

Original note by Natalia Espinola: "On March 22, the Ministry of Interior ordered the preventive isolation of all inhabitants of Colombia from March 25 to April 13; some exceptions were made for specific types of public servants and employees (e.g. health) (see Decree 457 -2020). http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/82-decreto-457.pdf Domestic air and terrestrial transportation was also banned during this time. The decree allows mobility for public health purposes." Added original link to the web archive and changed status to provisional http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/assets/files/82-decreto-457.pdf

The Decree 412 issued on March 16 by the Presidency ordered the closure of all international frontiers (land, maritime and river) from March 17 and until May 30. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20412%20DEL%2016%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf Later, the Presidency issued Decree 439 of March 20, which suspended (between March 23 and April 23, international flights incoming to Colombia. Here’s the link of the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20439%20DEL%2020%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf Finally, the Decree 569 issued on April 15, extended the suspension of international flights incoming to Colombia until the end of the “sanitary emergency status” (May 30). Here’s the link of the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20569%20DEL%2015%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [archived web version]

The National Health Institute issued instructions to chacaterise close contacts of confirmed COVID cases. The last version of the instructions was issued on March 26, here’s the link to the document: https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v8%2026032020.pdf [Sadly, version 8 was lost as it was unarchived, but I have now saved v11] https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf

The previous testing policy has not changed. Only individuals with COVID-19 symptoms are being tested.

The contact tracing policy has not changed.

Since April 7 the government started implementing different transfer schemes through different national programmes (Colombia Mayor, Ingreso Solidario and Familias en Acción) the government has delivered financial assistance to 2 million elderly individuals (with an amount of $240,000 Colombian pesos), financial assistance to 2,600,000 families (with an amount of $330,000 Colombian pesos), and financial assistance to 1,200,000 families that were not registered in previous government programmes (with an amount of $160,000 Colombian pesos). The Solidarity Income transfers replace less than 50% of the median salary. Here’s the links that explain the transfers from the national government: https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/ https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co//web/20200501011033/ https://ingresosolidario.dnp.gov.co/documentos/ETAPAS.pdf https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-presenta-balance-sobre-entrega-ayudas-economicas-durante-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-200428.aspx

The previous testing policy has not changed. Only individuals with COVID-19 symptoms are being tested.

The contact tracing policy has not changed. https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf

The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The lockdown did not exclude schools nor universities.Here’s the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The decree maintained most of the exceptions of sectors or types of works that are allowed to work during lockdown and added a couple of additional exceptions. Here’s the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdown until April 27. The decree maintained the rules about public transport service: it is guaranteed for the people who are exempted from the lockdown. Here’s the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

People required to stay home from midnight 13 April to midnight 27 April Link: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf "aislamiento preventivo obligatorio de todas las personas habitantes de República de Colombia, a partir cero horas (00:00 a.m.) del día 13 de abril 2020, hasta las cero horas (00:00 a.m.) del día de abril de 2020" [archived version] https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

The limitation of internal movement remains mostly unchanged. The general lock-down and quarantine was prolonged until April 27 by the Decree 531 issued by the President on April 08, 2020. The Decree 531 establishes that domestic flights are only permitted in three specific cases and that internal public transport will only operate for activities linked with COVID and to guarantee the economic activities that are authorized. [archived web version] https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20531%20DEL%208%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 457 issued on March 22 by the Presidency ordered a general lockdown starting on March 25 and until April 13. Here’s the link to the Decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20457%20DEL%2022%20DE%20MARZO%20DE%202020.pdf The Decree 531 issued on April 8 by the Presidency extended the lockdowned until April 27. Here’s the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [updated archived links]

On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which private gatherings are banned ( https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)

There’s an ongoing coordinated public information campaign through traditional channels and social media at least since March 9 onwards. Most of the public information campaigns can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/salud/publica/PET/Paginas/Covid-19_copia.aspx

On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown and maintained the closing of schools in all levels. Here's the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf [updated to archived link]

On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown from April 27 until May 11. The exceptions for sectors that are allowed to operated were increased, including: textile, wood, paper and derivatives, chemicals, metal, machinery, public parking lots, and construction Here's the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

On April 24 de Presidency issued a new decree (number 593) that extended the general lockdown from April 27 until May 11. The decree maintained the rules about public transport service: it is guaranteed for the people who are exempted from the lockdown. Here’s the link to the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20593%20DEL%2024%20DE%20ABRIL%20DE%202020.pdf

Since March 16, the national government banned public events for more than 50 people ( https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/Por-COVID-19-se-limitan-eventos-masivos-a-50-personas.aspx). On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which public events are prohibited ( https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)

On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11) ( https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx) ( https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Presidente-Duque-anuncia-ampliacion-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-hasta-el-11-de-mayo-200420.aspx)

The limitation of internal movement remains mostly unchanged. The general lock-down and quarantine was prolonged until May 11 by the Decree 593 issued by the President on April 24, 2020. Domestic flights are only permitted in three specific cases and internal public transport will only operate for activities linked with COVID-19 and to guarantee the economic activities that are authorized. https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Presidente-Duque-anuncia-ampliacion-Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-hasta-el-11-de-mayo-200420.aspx

Since March 16, the national government banned public events for more than 50 people ( https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/Por-COVID-19-se-limitan-eventos-masivos-a-50-personas.aspx). On March 24, with Decree 457/2020, the government declared a 19-day nationwide lockdown (extended until May 11), under which public events are prohibited ( https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-garantizar-derecho -life-health-survival-during-Preventive-Isolation-Mandatory-Decree-457-allows-dere-200323.aspx)

According to the Colombian Health Ministry individuals with specific symptoms are tested. The tests can also be carried out private laboratories for those individuals who have paid private insurance want the results in a shortest period of time. See news report about the latter: https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/cuanto-cuesta-hacerse-una-prueba-particular-de-coronavirus-y-donde-se-hacen-493958

The contact tracing policy has not changed. https://www.ins.gov.co/Noticias/Coronavirus/Anexo_%20Instructivo%20Vigilancia%20COVID%20v11%2012052020.pdf

The government has informed about the progress in the transfers of resources for families and has implemented additional reliefs for certain sector. However, the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary. Here’s some links with examples and information: May 11: “$ 80,000 million for the beneficiary of more than 3 thousand creators and cultural managers of the elderly. 79 municipalities have already turned resources to deliver these benefits ” https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-entrega-Beneficios-Economicos-Periodicos-BEPS-a-gestores-y-creadores-culturales-de-Barrancabermeja-200511.aspx May 11: "The National Government advances the payment of 13,192 million pesos to 6,596 families benefiting from the Program for the Substitution of Illicit Crops (PNIS), who live in 10 departments of the country, abiding by all the protection protocols established as a result of the covid-19 (. ..) The families benefiting from the payments, which began on April 14 and will last until the end of May, are located in 31 municipalities in the departments of Antioquia, Putumayo, Meta, Cauca, Caquetá, Bolívar, Nariño, Córdoba , Norte de Santander and Valle del Cauca ” https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-pagos-por-mas-de-13000-millones-pesos-a-campesinos-vinculados-a-sustitucion-de-cultivos-en-10-departamentos-200511.aspx May 11: "The National Government issued Decree 639 of 2020 that creates the Formal Employment Support Program (PAEF), to protect formal employment, through a subsidy to pay the payrolls of companies whose income has been decreased (...) Through this Program, the National Government will subsidize the equivalent of 40% of a minimum wage for dependent workers of companies and non-profit entities, who have seen their income decrease by at least 20% and request this contribution " https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-apoyar-afectados-covid-19-FNA-ha-otorgado-alivios-por-2-coma-3-billones-pesos-a-52743-creditos-hipotecarios-200513.aspx

The debt and contract reliefs for households have been maintained and additional forms of relief have been announced. For example: May 13: "The President of the Fondo Nacional del Ahorro (FNA), María Cristina Londoño, reported this Wednesday that to mitigate the effects of the covid-19 among the affiliates of the FNA (the national savings and social protection fund for public servants), relief has been granted (as of May 12) consisting of periods of thanks to 52,743 mortgage loans, for a value of 2.3 trillion pesos ”. The link: https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Para-apoyar-afectados-covid-19-FNA-ha-otorgado-alivios-por-2-coma-3-billones-pesos-a-52743-creditos-hipotecarios-200513.aspx

The government has continued conducting public information campaigns in the streets, through mass media and social media. See for example, the official COVID-19 webpage used by the Government, with public information campaigns. Here’s the link: https://www.minsalud.gov.co/salud/publica/PET/Paginas/Covid-19_copia.aspx

No change, schools remain closed. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by he Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. However this decree also increased the number of work-related activities that are permitted. Article 3 of the decree lists 46 types of activities that are permitted and several of them are not essential. However, article 5 of the Decree orders that public and private organization aim at maintaining work from home. https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

No change, public events remain banned. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

Gatherings are still prohibited. The country is still under general quarantine, extended by the Decree 636 of May 6 and will last (unless future extension) until May 25. Here’s the link of Decree 636: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

The Decree 636 issued on May 6 and current until May 25 (unless future extension is decided), established that public land transport must be guaranteed for the people that engage in the activities that are permitted (article 3). Hence, public transport is still operating, but the frequency of the vehicles and the level of occupation of each vehicle is restricted. Here’s the link of the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

The country is still under general quarantine according to the Decree 636 issued on May 6 and current until May 25 (unless future extension is decided). The decree establishes exceptions for a number of public and private activities. However, article 4 of the decree also established that those municipalities with no reported cases of COVID-19, may request the national government to partially lift the quarantine in their territories. However, no municipality has been allowed to lift the quarantine up to now. Here’s the link of the decree: https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

Internal movement remains exceptional . The Decree 636 issued on May 6 and curren until May 25 established there are three exceptions: i) humanitarian emergency; ii) transport of cargo or merchandise; iii) fortuitous event or force majeure. https://dapre.presidencia.gov.co/normativa/normativa/DECRETO%20636%20DEL%206%20DE%20MAYO%20DE%202020.pdf

No change with regards to the international travel ban, the international frontiers are still closed

Colombia will maintain suspension of international flights and closure of borders until August 31 [/web/20200528213754/ https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/Colombia-mantendra-suspension-de-vuelos-internacionales-y-cierre-de-fronteras-hasta-el-31-de-agosto-20200520-0053.html]

The Minister of Employment announced on 29 May 2020 that the government will extend the government subsidy for premium payments to workers earning between the minimum wage and 1 million pesos (277USD), benefitting an additional 4.2 million workers. They also announced a 45 USD transfer for workers that lost their jobs during the pandemic, benefitting around 600,000 workers. https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Gobierno-Nacional-extiende-ayuda-para-el-pago-de-la-prima-a-salarios-de-un-millon-de-pesos-200529.aspx

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Childcare, schools, and universities will continue operating remotely during June and July. From August onwards, the implementation of an ’alternation model’ will begin with both physical lessons and virtual lessons combines. These will be implemented with all the biosecurity protocols in place. The implementation of this model will vary by region depending on the disease situation. Decree 600 (from April 27) permits flexibility within the annual school calendar. Government information: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-educacion.html Relevant Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-educacion.html

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Public and private sectors must continue to develop teleworking for non-essential workers. City councils and governors are to coordinate with the minister of internal affairs in the reactivation of certain activities states in Decree 749 of the Ministry of the Interior. To reactivate any activities, they must comply with biosecurity protocols. Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Activities that are not permitted under any circumstance: -any social activity -any group sports or contact sports -religious services that include gatherings -large public or private events -bars, nightclubs, and casinos -restaurants (only allowed to operate for takeaways) -gyms, swimming pools, spas, saunas, sports fields, amusement parks and similar -cinemas and theatres Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

As above.

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Public transport allowed to operate but cannot exceed 35% capacity, as before. Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. New guidelines for outdoor activities: Persons over 70: allowed to go outside three times a week for a half hour at a time. Persons between 18 and 69: once a day for two hours maximum. Children over 6 years: three times a week, one hour maximum. Children between 2 and 5 years: three times a week, half hour maximum. Consumption of alcohol outdoors or in commercial spaces is prohibited. Only one person from the nuclear family is allowed to leave the home to walk house pets. Persons over 70 and persons over 60 with pre-existing conditions are to remain home. Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. Movement between municipalities and regions still not permitted. Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

On May 28 the government extended the ’required preventative lockdown’ in the entire country from midnight 1 June to 1 July 2020. The sanitary emergency has been extended from 31 May to 31 August. The borders continue to be closed: exceptions only for humanitarian emergencies, cargo transport and trade. International flights are not permitted until 31 August 2020. Government information website: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-aislamiento-preventivo.html Relevant 28 May Decree document: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/docs/decretos/mininterior/309_DECRETO_749_DEL_28_DE_MAYO_DE_2020.pdf

The government announced new measures on the 4 June 2020 for the support of the commerce, industrial, and tourism sectors. They will be in place until 31 December 2020. -all touristic services and hotels will be exempt from paying VAT -lodgings, theme and recreation parks will be exempt from paying a surcharge on energy -the advance of income for travel agencies and air transport will be eliminated and the parafiscal contribution will be deferred in order to provide cash for this sector in the second semester. -franchise restaurants, ice cream shops, bakeries etc. will be exempt from paying VAT and consumption tax -corporate tax advances to be reduced by 25% for clothing, footwear, furniture, and events sectors Government information site: https://coronaviruscolombia.gov.co/Covid19/acciones/acciones-de-economia.html

No changes found.

No changes found. Bon essential businesses started to open before June 08. However, the measures differ between cities and municipalities.

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No changes found. Public transportation is functioning under sanitary protocols https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/05/29/tikitakas/1590715286_439838.html

The measures differ among municipalities. Bogotá, for instance, is one of the cities that extended the quarantine from june 16 to july 1. Nevertheless, the general rule is to stay at home, unless the person have the necessary permits. https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/coronavirus-en-bogota-hoy-que-se-permite-y-que-no-esta-permitido-desde-el-16-de-junio-507276

No changes found. Intermunicipal transportation, for close municipalities, is working under sanitary protocols before June 08. Long-distance travels are still banned. https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/05/29/tikitakas/1590715286_439838.html

No changes found.

No additional measures have been implemented.

No additional measures have been implemented.

The government is still doing implementing educational campaigns.

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Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

Colombia’s lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus will continue until July 15. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-colombia/colombia-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-until-july-15-idUKKBN23V02I

The Colombian government announced that it will extend until next December the financial aid to 3 million households who are not beneficiaries of the existing social protection programs (Familias en Acción, Jóvenes en Acción, Colombia Mayor). https://www.dnp.gov.co/Paginas/Ingreso-Solidario-se-extendera-hasta-diciembre.aspx

As of 27 July, schools remain closed across the country. Last 15 July, the President and the Ministry of Education discussed plans by the National Government to implement a blended learning approach using online and in-person classes. However, there is not an exact implementation date of these policies. https://www.mineducacion.gov.co/portal/salaprensa/Noticias/399849:El-Gobierno-Nacional-avanza-con-las-Secretarias-de-Educacion-del-Pais-en-la-generacion-de-condiciones-que-fortalezcan-los-procesos-educativos-con-trabajo-academico-en-casa-y-en-presencialidad-bajo-el-esquema-de-alternancia

Last 7 July, President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until 1 August, though some economic activities are expected to slowly resume in municipalities with low incidence of COVID-19. In addition, the Minister of Public Health announced that there are no expectations of extending the national lockdown, as the country has information and capacities to generate actions by cities, in specific zones, or in contagion areas. Bogota, which has been the country's epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has implemented a "zonal lockdown". Starting on 13 July, the three most densely populated areas of the city will rotate on two-week lockdown periods until 14 August, when the containment measures will be re-assessed. Links: https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas https://www.dinero.com/pais/articulo/gobierno-no-contempla-una-nueva-cuarentena-total-nacional/293678

Public events and gatherings are still restricted all over the country until 1 August. https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas

Public events and gatherings are still restricted all over the country until 1 August. In Bogota, the new lockdown measures implemented on 13 July prohibit any public/private gathering in the areas assigned to the two-week "zonal lockdown". https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas

Last 7 July, President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until 1 August, though some economic activities are expected to slowly resume in municipalities with low incidence of COVID-19. In addition, the Minister of Public Health announced that there are no expectations of extending the national lockdown, as the country has information and capacities to generate actions by cities, in specific zones, or in contagion areas. Bogota, which has been the country's epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, has implemented a "zonal lockdown". Starting on 13 July, the three most densely populated areas of the city will rotate on two-week lockdown periods until 14 August, when the containment measures will be re-assessed. Links: https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Aislamiento-Preventivo-Obligatorio-se-extiende-hasta-el-1-de-agosto-anuncia-Presidente-Duque-200707.aspx https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas https://www.dinero.com/pais/articulo/gobierno-no-contempla-una-nueva-cuarentena-total-nacional/293678

Travel to other cities is still restricted and only allowed under certain exemptions. https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/como-se-puede-viajar-en-cuarentena-por-carretera-494252

International flights are expected to resume on 1 September. https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/gobierno/coronavirus-en-colombia-balance-de-ivan-duque-sobre-covid-19-hoy-28-de-mayo-500684

Cash transfer programs will continue for the poorest and most vulnerable families: Bogotá Solidaria en Casa and the National Government will ensure a basic income of $ 240,000 pesos to 700,000 families (2.5 million people). Of that total, 550 thousand are bank and will receive money orders, the other 150 thousand will receive basic income in markets. https://bogota.gov.co/mi-ciudad/seguridad/cuarentena/cuarentena-estricta-por-localidades-conoce-el-abc-de-estas-medidas

The National Government announced the extension of a deferral program for the payment of public services for low and middle-income households (Estratos 1-4). The deadline to access this benefit is 31 July, 2020. https://id.presidencia.gov.co/Paginas/prensa/2020/Pago-diferido-servicios-acueducto-alcantarillado-aseo-amplia-hasta-31-julio-2020-beneficios-acueductos-rurales-200608.aspx

The Government continues to conduct informational campaigns and updates its official sites and social media platforms on a regular basis. http://archive.fo/P2tuw

On 9 June, the Ministry of Health announced the launch of the Program for Sustainable Testing, Tracing and Isolation (PRASS), to monitor patients with Covid-19 and their potential contacts with other people, and accelerate their isolation processes. https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Paginas/PRASS-una-estrategia-en-la-nueva-fase-del-covid-19-en-el-pais.aspx

No major changes in the country's testing policy

President Ivan Dúque extended Colombia's national lockdown until September 1. Bogota and Medellín continue implementing a "zonal lockdown." Source: https://www.valoraanalitik.com/2020/07/29/aislamiento-colombia-primero-de-septiembre-tendr-46-excepciones/