What's the government response timeline for Ecuador?

Ministry of health publicly urges caution as the one of the first suspected cases is under medical review https://www.salud.gob.ec/comunicado-oficial-5/

"The Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito has implemented thermal cameras to support prevention and control tasks when citizens enter the country, once the Health authorities confirmed the presence of a patient with coronavirus." https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/01/nota/7762722/coronavirus-aeropuerto-quito-camaras-termicas-prevencion

The government of Ecuador announced the suspension of classes in all educational establishments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The measure is in place since March 13th. Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/feriado-viernes-santo-coronavirus-ecuador.html

Ministry María Paula Romo announced that from March 13, massive public events throughout the country are suspended indefinitely. Source: https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/ec/noticias/2020/03/12/medidas-del-gobierno-ante-coronavirus-en-ecuador-se-suspenden-eventos-masivos.html

The government launches the official website on all COVID-19 related information. Retrieved from: https://coronavirusecuador.com/

"The quarantine in Ecuador, due to the Covid-19, is having a deep impact in the economy of the urban, inter-cantonal, inter-provincial and school transport sector. 42 days have passed without any transportation service and there is still no date to resume operations." Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/deudas-preocupacion-choferes-cuarentena-covid19.html

Border closed to all foreign travellers on March 15th (and Ecuadorean citizens on March 16th). https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-ecuador/ecuador-closes-borders-to-foreign-travelers-due-to-coronavirus-idUSL8N2B70XK https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/322931/ecuador-government-to-close-all-borders-due-to-covid-19-march-15-16-update-1

The Ministry of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources ordered that all the electricity and water distribution companies in the country not cut service to residential users who have unpaid bills. /web/20200503195024/ https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/15/nota/7783146/emergencia-sanitaria-no-se-cortaran-servicios-agua-o-electricidad 13-apr. A Law Project has been sent to Congress to forbid evictions but this has not yet been approved /web/20200503195220/ https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/13/nota/7812147/ley-inquilinato-emergencia-covid-19-arriendos-inquilinos-defensoria

Since March 17, 2020, non-essential workplaces have been closed due to the health emergency. Since then, employees and employers have been asked to use digital platforms for telework. Exceptions applies to areas such as health, food provision, communication and others considered vital during the quarantine. Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/feriado-viernes-santo-coronavirus-ecuador.html / https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/

All activities gathering more than 30 people shall be suspended in the country, except the ones required to fulfil essential needs. "quedarán suspendidas las actividades comerciales de establecimientos que concentren más de 30 personas, a excepción de aquellos que comercializan artículos de primera necesidad, farmacéuticos, médicos, ortopédicos, alimentos para mascotas y equipos de telecomunicaciones" Link: https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-moreno-anuncia-restricciones-de-movilidad-interna-para-evitar-contagios-del-covid-19/

Circulation of people in the streets is allowed only to fulfil essential needs. https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-moreno-anuncia-restricciones-de-movilidad-interna-para-evitar-contagios-del-covid-19/ "a partir del martes 17 de marzo- a las 06:00, la circulación de personas y vehículos en las vías públicas estará permitida, únicamente, para las siguientes actividades: adquirir alimentos, artículos de primera necesidad y productos farmacéuticos; asistir a centros de salud; trasladarse hacia el lugar de trabajo y domicilio; cuidar de adultos mayores, personas con discapacidad o enfermos graves; abastecerse de combustible, y movilizarse por razones de fuerza mayor o emergencia"

National flights and transport between provinces have been banned: "Se suspenden los vuelos nacionales de pasajeros a partir de las 23h59 del martes 17 de marzo hasta el 5 de abril de 2020. En el caso de Galápagos, la regulación se encarga al Ministerio de Transporte y Obras Públicas (MTOP) y al Consejo de Gobierno de Régimen Especial de Galápagos. Desde las 23h59 del martes 17 de marzo se suspende, por 14 días, el transporte interprovincial y la circulación de automóviles particulares, a excepción de los que cumplen los servicios de las empresas y establecimientos autorizados a seguir funcionando." https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/

Borders remain closed since March 17. Source: https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/ / https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/04/24/nota/7822083/coronavirus-angustia-ecuatorianos-nueva-york-quieren-volver-ecuador

Governement is struggling to systematically contact trace https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30851-5/fulltext

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30851-5/fulltext

A more restrictive curfew has been implemented since March 25, 2020. It is mandatory for citizens to stay at their home, except from 5 AM to 2 PM. Circulation of people and cars is regulated by IDs and vehicle licences. Source: https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/ec/noticias/2020/03/24/lenin-moreno-amplia-toque-queda-desde-las-1400-territorio-nacional.html

“In several countries (…) like in Ecuador, it has been decided to carry out massive tests to identify sick and healthy carriers and thus stop the spread.” Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/tests-rapidos-covid19-ecuador-medicos.html

USD 60 monthly cash transfer for poor families (from april, for 4 moths for now) /web/20200503194031/ https://www.eltelegrafo.com.ec/noticias/editoriales/1/bono-120-dolares-pobres-emergencia

Big gatherings and public events are suspended until May Link: https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/politica/suspension-actividades-extiende-domingo-12-abril/

Official website up to date on all COVID-19 related information. Source: https://coronavirusecuador.com/

"Ecuador has applied a curfew since March 16... and continues with it". Source: https://www.ellitoral.com/index.php/id_um/236521-ecuador-descarta-nuevo-brote-tras-duplicarse-los-casos-de-covid19-coronavirus-internacionales.html / https://www.presidencia.gob.ec/el-presidente-lenin-moreno-decreta-estado-de-excepcion-para-evitar-la-propagacion-del-covid-19/

Official website up to date on all COVID-19 related information. Source: https://coronavirusecuador.com/

Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [ https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of "social distancing" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [ https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/]

Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [ https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of "social distancing" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [ https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/] Inter-provincial transport land is only closed for red zones.

Starting Monday, May 4, Ecuador will go from social isolation to distancing, as announced by the Minister of Government. [ https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/el-4-de-mayo-ecuador-comienza-la-transicion-del-aislamiento-social-al-distanciamiento/] The strategy involves the entry into a new phase of "social distancing" in order to allow a partial and gradual resumption of activity, according to a map in three colors (red, yellow and green) decided on a proposal from the local authorities. Most of them, including Guayaquil, Cuenca and Quito, have now opted for a partial lifting of the restrictions. [ https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/equateur/] There are restrictions on the movement of people for red areas; tourists leaving for Europe can benefit from a pass to go to the airport but not allowing to travel elsewhere during the curfew.

On May 16 the Minister of Health announced the arrival of new quick tests to continue with the testing policy. [/web/20200521055857/ https://www.salud.gob.ec/ecuador-recibio-200-mil-pruebas-para-deteccion-del-covid-19/]

"President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had "signed the decree" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed." Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html

"President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had "signed the decree" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed." Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html

Some intercity bus routes are still closed (Imbabura & Carchi, for example). Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/imbabura-carchi-transporte-interprovincial-pasajeros.html

"President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had "signed the decree" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed." Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html

"President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had "signed the decree" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed." Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html

"President Lenin Moreno wrote on Twitter late on Monday that he had "signed the decree" extending the state of exception -- in place since March 16 -- until August 13. (...) The state of exception allows Moreno to impose restrictions including a nighttime curfew, mobilize the armed forces and suspend civil liberties such as the freedom to assemble. While lockdown measures have been gradually lifted since mid-May, schools and borders remain closed." Source: https://news.yahoo.com/ecuador-extends-virus-state-exception-2-months-153951865.html

Workplace closing to be upheld according to a "traffic light system" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. Quito, the capital, has currently a yellow light and the state of Morona has been labelled with a red light. Sources: https://www.semana.com/mundo/articulo/ecuador-descarta-reconfinamiento-en-quito-por-covid-19/682858 *** https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/morona-semaforo-rojo-retorno-coronavirus.html

Interprovincial public transportation is allowed between "yellow" and "green" provinces, but closed for red regions. To this date (July 2), public transport is not regular and remain closed in major cities such as Quito and Guayaquil. Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/servicio-transporte-interprovincial-ecuador-terminales.html

Workplace closing to be upheld according to a "traffic light system" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. As of July 12, 28 cantons and 13 provinces are red. Source: https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/07/01/nota/7890897/semaforo-amarillo-placas-autos-horarios-toque-queda-guayaquil-machala-quito-cuenca

Workplace closing to be upheld according to a "traffic light system" (green, yellow or red). If the state has been labelled with a yellow or red light, some sectors are required to close and some sectors can progressively return to work. As of July 23, 14 provinces are red and most of the country yellow. Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/restricciones-quito-covid19-semaforo-amarillo.html

Up to 25 people are allowed to gather in green and yellow provinces. Since July 22, gatherings are cancelled in red provinces. Source: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/restricciones-quito-covid19-semaforo-amarillo.html

As of 3 August, schools remain closed in the country.

No changes in this indicator

From 1 August, the Emergency Committee (COE) has announced new measures in which urban transport may circulate even in regions classified as "red" in the COVID-19 crisis, provided restrictions established by the local authorities. This means that public transport in August is allowed in most municipalities, though with restrictions and reduced volumes that vary by region. http://archive.fo/7mJur

During July, the Government provided an economic subsidy of 50 US dollars (Bono Desarrollo Humano) to low-income and/or elderly beneficiaries. https://as.com/diarioas/2020/07/24/actualidad/1595621074_773532.html

From 9 June, the existing measures to defer loan repayments and obligations were extended. The deadline to benefit from this extension will be in August (no exact date reported). https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/coronavirus-diferimientos-tarjetas-creditos-ecuador.html

The Ministry of Health's website is updated regularly and includes information about the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested measures to reduce its spread. http://archive.fo/hv2sg

Looking to ramp up testing and ease pressure on a health system, Health authorities have deployed mobile centers for COVID-19 testing. Authorities have set up tents in schools across Quito to conduct rapid tests and are providing diagnoses at cultural centers and a basketball stadium. Medical brigades dispatched by the Health Ministry are patrolling neighborhoods with high rates of infection to carry out spot tests. http://archive.fo/6be8g

No updates on contact tracing policy

From 1 August, the COE has defined different measures according to the existing "gree-orange-red" risk classification. While green areas will have few limitations on mobility and stay-at-home requirements, more stringent measures such as curfews from 6pm-5am are expected in red areas. http://archive.fo/7mJur

As part of the updated measures taken by the COE from 1 August, interprovincial transport is allowed between yellow or green cantons that have agreed to provide the service through their land terminals. http://archive.fo/7mJur

Ecuador's land borders will remain closed during August, among other mandatory rules of the COE. http://archive.fo/fQvnC

Continued coordinated pubic health campaign. Link: https://www.salud.gob.ec/coronavirus-covid-19/