What's the government response timeline for Dominican Republic?

The "National Plan for Orientation" was released 2nd March, to "provide information on the coronavirus and how to prevent it." [ https://www.resumendesalud.net/60-infectologia/19800-cronologia-del-coronavirus-en-rep-d]

Since 12 March, Government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a dedicated website: https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/2020/03/12/presidente-danilo-medina-sostiene-videoconferencia-con-homologos-del-sica-para-articular-esfuerzos-y-disminuir-impacto-coronavirus/ https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/; https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/para-frenar-ritmo-contagio-covid-19-comision-alto-nivel-prohibe-circulacion-autobuses-e

Those who have been in contact with anyone who has developed COVID-19 asked to stay in isolation. ( https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/gustavo-montalvo-comision-de-alto-nivel-dara-seguimiento-permanente-para-respuesta)

The Dominican government suspended all flights between the Dominican Republic and the whole of Europe, China, South Korea and Iran with effect from 6am local time on Monday 16 March for one month. This applies to flights both to and from the Dominican Republic. ( https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/coronavirus)

"employees over 60 years of age or with special health conditions will remain in their home" https://www.elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20200318/republica-dominicana-estado-emergencia-coronavirus-7894492

State of emergency declared on Mar 19 and extended through to April 30th - includes school closures: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332541/dominican-republic-curfew-and-state-of-emergency-extended-nationwide-through-april-30-update-5; https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/danilo-medina-prorroga-por-un-plazo-de-17-dias-contados-partir-de-manana-el-estado-de

State of emergency and curfew announced on Mar 19, and extended to April 30th: https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332541/dominican-republic-curfew-and-state-of-emergency-extended-nationwide-through-april-30-update-5; https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/danilo-medina-prorroga-por-un-plazo-de-17-dias-contados-partir-de-manana-el-estado-de

All public events forbidden https://www.msp.gob.do/web/?p=6627

Suspension of public transport: https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/; https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/danilo-medina-prorroga-por-un-plazo-de-17-dias-contados-partir-de-manana-el-estado-de

Border closure was also announced with state of emergency. https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The authorities declared a curfew in the country prohibiting the transit and movement of people from 20:00 until 06:00 in the morning, from that date until Friday, April 3. The Executive Power also ordered that health personnel be exempt from the curfew, people who go to a health centre in emergencies and journalists and media personnel.( https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)

Since at least 20 March, Government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a dedicated website: https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/; https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/para-frenar-ritmo-contagio-covid-19-comision-alto-nivel-prohibe-circulacion-autobuses-e

The president amended decree 135-20 so that during curfew hours, people and vehicles linked to the food, energy, water, telecommunications industry, ports, airports, and others are also allowed to circulate.( https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)

Government include numbers of those being followed after being in contact with known covid cases. ( https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/ministerio-salud-publica-confirma-112-casos-covid-19-incluyendo-3-fallecimientos)

Testing available to: - People who have been in countries with circulation of the virus in the last 15 days or who have traveled on cruise ships. • People with two or more symptoms associated with the virus. • People who have been in contact with other people infected by the virus. ( https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/gobierno-dispone-entre-otras-medidas-cierre-operaciones-presenciales-sector-privado-ofrece)

"The Government ordered the prohibition of social gatherings" https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/

The testing, carried out in housing, is available upon request and covered by the government by anyone in certain categories or showing two or more COVID-19 symptoms. https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/continuan-medidas-para-frenar-propagacion-covid-19-gobierno-pondra-en-marcha-plan

The curfew is extended to 17:00 until 06:00am. ( https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)

Cash transfers to all families with a with a sick member over 60 years old. Source: https://www.hacienda.gob.do/gobierno-lanza-un-paquete-historico-de-ayuda-economica-para-proteger-a-la-republica-dominicana/

Anyone who has had contact with a person who has COVID-19 can access free testing (self-nomination). https://presidencia.gob.do/noticias/gobierno-aprueba-cobertura-pruebas-de-laboratorio-covid-19-para-afiliados-y-no-afiliados

The Minister of Public Health recommends continuing the curfew past the expiry date of April 3rd. To date, over 22,000 arrests have been made of people failing to comply. ( https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/02/the-month-in-which-life-in-the-country-changed/)

Source: https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/salud/en-el-pais-se-han-procesado-23-979-muestras-para-pruebas-de-covid-19-AM18509081

"curfew will be extended until April 30, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 am.” Surveillance on the streets will also be expanded and police and military control will be tightened for those who are not strictly traveling necessarily between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm." https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2020/04/18/dominican-president-medina-cites-success-of-results-of-covid-19-measures-warned-of-other-measures-and-extends-curfew/

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

Curfew extended until May 17. Source: https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/mundo/nota/republicadominicanaextiendelacuarentenapor17diasmas-2564999/

The 2020 Dominican Republic general election will take place next July 5. On May 1, a presidential candidate was claiming for the reopening of the public transportation system. Source: https://www.hechosdehoy.com/covid19-el-virus-es-el-nuevo-jefe-en-repblica-dominicana-79186.htm

Border closure extended until May 17. Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2020/05/03/615901/devuelven-a-espana-312-personas-que-se-encontraban-varadas-en-republica-dominicana

The government has a set of channels for information on Covid-19 including daily situation reports and a website available at https://coronavirusrd.gob.do/

"We do not know when the government will authorize massive events once again", says a high-rank sports manager in the DR. Source: https://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/el-coronavirus-tiene-detenida-y-sin-programas-la-competencia-nacional-GP18602602

"Among the measures taken by the Government is the prohibition of meetings as well as the prohibition of social gatherings in grocery and the consumption of alcohol within them." Source: https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2020/05/02/615744/video-margarita-se-canta-cumpleanos-feliz-y-se-da-un-abrazo-de-felicitaciones

Curfew has been extended until May 17. The new decree exhorts people to stay at their homes. "People is required to stay at home and exit only for only strictly necessary purposes." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/30/republica-dominicana-extiende-toque-de-queda-nocturno-hasta-el-17-de-mayo/

Curfew has been extended until May 17. The new decree exhorts people to stay at their homes. https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/04/30/republica-dominicana-extiende-toque-de-queda-nocturno-hasta-el-17-de-mayo/

Source: https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/salud/en-el-pais-se-han-procesado-23-979-muestras-para-pruebas-de-covid-19-AM18509081

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

Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html

Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html

Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html

Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html

Emergency measures will continue as before until May 18, 2020. The country is getting ready to exit the state of emergency next Monday. Source: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202005/463080-nicaragua-el-salvador-dominicana-coronavirus.html

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

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The national curfew has been extended until June 13. Some exceptions have been authorized now. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/01/republica-dominicana-extiende-el-estado-de-emergencia-hasta-el-13-de-junio/

The national curfew has been extended until June 13. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/01/republica-dominicana-extiende-el-estado-de-emergencia-hasta-el-13-de-junio/

Source: https://www.arecoa.com/aeropuertos/2020/05/19/reapertura-vuelos-comerciales-rd-se-hara-manera-gradual-jac/

From May 20, some sectors have been authorised to re-open their workplaces. The tourism industry will remain closed. Source: https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/mas-de-600-mil-empleados-vuelven-manana-a-sus-puestos-de-trabajo-en-rd-ID18933830

The public transport has been opened to provide transport coverage to workers. Passengers must follow strict sanitary measures. Source: https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/video/dominicana-reactivacion-economica-transporte-publico-coronavirus-jessica-hasbun-lkl-perspectivas-mexico/

The national curfew has been extended from June 1 to June 12, but public transport is now open. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/

The national curfew has been extended from June 1 to June 12. Borders remain closed. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/

The national curfew has been extended from June 1 to June 12. Borders remain closed. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/

The national curfew has been extended from June 1 to June 12. Borders will remain closed for 15 days counting from June 1. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/02/republica-dominicana-extiende-por-12-dias-mas-toque-de-queda-nocturno/

The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

The current state of emergency will end on June 30 and the government has decided not to extend it. Until then, no changes have been introduced with only one exception related to the night curfew (coded in C6). Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

Night curfews have been suspended starting from June 28. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2020/06/28/republica-dominicana-levanta-toque-de-queda-nocturno-por-covid-19/

Although the state of emergency is lifted from 30 June, all schools and universities remain closed. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus

Casinos, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres, gyms and similar venues remain closed. Restaurants and cafes can only offer takeaway and delivery services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus

All events remain suspended. Sports and athletic training is permitted only if strict social distancing rules are kept. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus

Public transport will operate at a reduced capacity. Masks must be worn and social distance must be kept. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus

Those over 60 years old or with underlying health conditions are particularly encouraged to stay at home and only leave the house for essential trips. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/staying-during-coronavirus

Tourism has been reactivated in the Dominican Republic. All passengers will have their temperature checked at the airport. "If a passenger registers a temperature above 100.6 °F degrees (38 °C) or presents any other symptoms, airport authorities will administer a rapid COVID-19 test and initiate the protocols for isolation and treatment of the case." There are new guidelines in airport terminals that require social distancing and mandatory use of face masks for both employees and passengers. "Passengers will be required to fill out and submit a Traveler’s Health Affidavit. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days." https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/

"Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina declared Monday (July 20) state of emergency for 45 days due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The executive order was announced by Director General of Communication Roberto Rodriguez Marchena on Twitter. The order, which was approved by Congress, will be effective as of Tuesday for a period of 20 days then it will be reviewed based on the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in the country. The curfew starts at different evening hours in Dominican cities, changing between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m." Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/dominican-republic-issues-state-of-emergency-over-virus/1916882

"Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina declared Monday (July 20) state of emergency for 45 days due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The executive order was announced by Director General of Communication Roberto Rodriguez Marchena on Twitter. The order, which was approved by Congress, will be effective as of Tuesday for a period of 20 days then it will be reviewed based on the epidemiological evolution of COVID-19 in the country. The curfew starts at different evening hours in Dominican cities, changing between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m." Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/dominican-republic-issues-state-of-emergency-over-virus/1916882

Due to the extension of the curfew until 3 September that requires individuals to stay at home from 7/8pm until 5am the following morning, commercial establishments have been warned that if they violate the curfew, action would be taken without contemplation. Source: http://archive.vn/hAb78

The government on 8 August that the past authorities’ curfew would remain, without any variation, until September 3 as part of the measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in the country. They also noted that to ensure compliance of the compliance and the wearing of masks in public spaces, police and military surveillance will be enforced. The curfew requires that people stay inside their homes from 7/8pm in the evenings until 5am the following morning. Furthermore, people will be required to stay home on Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm to 5am in some areas. Source: http://archive.vn/0MTCv