What's the government response timeline for Nicaragua?

Recommendation of quarantine at arrival to the country.

Test are made available to those with symptoms. https://www.el19digital.com/articulos/ver/titulo:100454-nicaragua-seguira-tomando-medidas-frente-a-la-posible-expansion-del-coronavirus-por-el-mundo

The President urges caution and alerts citizens of the country's ongoing efforts to prepare the health systems in expectation of the spread of the coronavirus to Nicaragua. https://forbescentroamerica.com/2020/02/25/coronavirus-en-guatemala-alejandro-giammattei-hace-un-llamado-de-alerta-maxima/

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30131-5/fulltext https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52304009

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(20)30131-5/fulltext https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52304009

Presidential speech on Coronavirus. See 17:24 and 24:29. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc

Presidential speech on Coronavirus. See 26:45. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc MoH website cannot be accessed to double check.

Presidential speech on Coronavirus. He refers to a door-to-door public information campaign. See 17:56. Couldn't find other official sources to double check. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RicPSu0EWAc

Official report by Health Ministry according to reports, but it lacks transparency (also, the MoH website could not be accessed). https://elperiodico.com.gt/mundo/2020/04/28/gobierno-de-nicaragua-retrocede-y-anuncia-medidas-preventivas-por-covid/

https://www.mined.gob.ni/comunidad-educativa-reanuda-actividades-del-curso-escolar-2020/ https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/04/20/alerta-nicaragua-escuelas-y-universidades-publicas-reinician-las-clases-en-medio-de-los-riesgos-por-la-pandemia-del-covid-19-vo-sot-2/

Vice-president Murillo speaks about convening a forum discussing the benefits of home learning, but still no signs of closing schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXUyMCWxn0k

BBC mentions briefly the absence of travel restriction: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52145204

Vice-president Murillo speaks about the Government educating about hand-washing, use of mask, and how to minimise contagion. Still, could not find any reporting of its actual implementation nor any official information sheet. [Maybe you can find everything on the Health ministry website? But access is restricted, someone should try with a VPN?] https://web.archive.org/watch?v=gXUyMCWxn0k

BBC informs that the Nicaragua government is the only one in Latin America that is not taking measures against COVID-19. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/52530594

BBC informs that the Nicaragua government is the only one in Latin America that is not taking measures against covid-19. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/52530594

No more than 200 tests have been applied. The government lacks transparency in managing tests. Source: https://www.trt.net.tr/espanol/vida-y-salud/2020/04/21/nicaragua-el-unico-pais-donde-los-casos-de-covid-19-no-aumentan-sino-que-disminuyen-1402746

Schools are opened. Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

Former Ministers of Health warn about the lack of measures to face the pandemic. Source: https://www.nacion.com/el-mundo/interes-humano/exministros-de-salud-de-nicaragua-advierten-de/4PHZN4QTBFHARAAOSSC7CEKYEY/story/

"On May 12, Nicaragua’s Health Ministry confirmed Nicaragua’s eighth death due to COVID-19. The Nicaraguan government has yet to officially impose any travel restrictions or national quarantine policies." Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

"Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953." Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Schools are opened. Source: https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Nonetheless, on May 21, the "Comisión Nicaragüense de Béisbol Superior" decided to cancel major sports events for three weeks due to a baseball coach that passed away. Sources: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf *** https://confidencial.com.ni/beisbol-de-nicaragua-suspendido-por-tres-semanas-tras-muerte-de-coach-por-covid-19/

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 9-16 it explains why no restrictive measure has been taken. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

On May 25, the Government of Nicaragua published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 45 it mentions specifically the policies on international travels controls. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

The government has continued to prioritize programs to strengthen the social safety net, including the provision of food packages among vulnerable families. 60 thousand food packages are being distributed in April but no income support is given. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953." Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 43 it mentions the testing policy. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 5 it mentions they have been tracing 470 suspected cases. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the trace of the virus has been completely lost within the country. Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/03/la-ops-califico-la-situacion-del-coronavirus-en-nicaragua-como-muy-preocupante-y-dificil-de-controlar/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/ "Baseball and soccer leagues carry on in Nicaragua, whose public health officials report relatively few coronavirus cases. Many others have doubts." Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/sports/coronavirus-nicaragua-sports-events.html

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/ "Baseball and soccer leagues carry on in Nicaragua, whose public health officials report relatively few coronavirus cases. Many others have doubts." Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/sports/coronavirus-nicaragua-sports-events.html

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

There is no evidence of income support. The Ortega gov continues to downplay the severity of the virus. "Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

There is no evidence of debit relief. The Ortega gov continues to downplay the severity of the virus. "Daniel Ortega's government maintained an 'open door' policy in facing the pandemic. The country's borders were not closed nor any quarantine has been established. Schools continue open, and political, recreational and tourist activities has been promoted." Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/06/14/nicaragua-decenas-de-contagios-y-muertes-por-coronavirus-diezman-a-funcionarios-y-simpatizantes-sandinistas-que-lo-minimizaron/

"Nicaragua’s health ministry continues to report that they are monitoring the situation. The health ministry has created a 24/7 hotline to call regarding COVID-19 in Nicaragua. To reach this hotline, you can call +50584189953." Source: https://ni.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The Government of Nicaragua has published a public report in which details the policies implemented in the country. In p. 43 it mentions the testing policy. Source: https://sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/elpaiscr/2020/05/Informe-de-Nicaragua-sobre-el-Covid-19..pdf There are not enough tests available even for those who exhibit symptoms: "A lot of patients are coming to hospitals with data suggestive of COVID-19, both clinically and radiologically, but tests are not available" Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/nicaragua-express-burials-hide-true-covid-19-scale-doctors-200519145757104.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Nicaraguan Government, that has not established any type of restrictions against the pandemic, has call its plan a "singular strategy." Under the "singular strategy," Nicaragua promotes social prevention measures but allows agglomerations and all regular activities (gatherings, working, going to school, etc.). Source: https://www.clarin.com/mundo/coronavirus-nicaragua-gobierno-niega-pandemia-empresas-atraviesan-severa-crisis_0_XbCcH43nO.html

The Frente Sandinista de Liberación Nacional (ruling party) has decided to cancel a traditional massive event to celebrate the anniversary of the Popular Revolution (July 19). There is not such a thing as a nationwide's decision to cancel public events and meetings. Source: https://www.estrategiaynegocios.net/centroamericaymundo/1392738-330/nicaragua-acto-masivo-por-aniversario-de-revoluci%C3%B3n-sandinista-se-suspende-por-coronavirus

The UK government travel website page states that flights to and from Nicaragua are currently limited, but there is no information about screening or quarantine upon arrival. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nicaragua/coronavirus

The Nicaraguan Ministry of Health issued an epidemiological resolution on July 14 in which it asks travellers to present a negative coronavirus test result as a requirement to enter. The test should be no older than 72 hours. Nicaraguans attempting to return will be allowed to enter the country but they will be confined to a 14-days quarantine. Foreigners that test positive are not allowed to enter. These restrictions are in place until September 2020. Source: https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/07/14/ministerio-de-salud-de-nicaragua-reforzara-control-epidemiologico-en-todos-los-puntos-de-ingreso-al-pais/ https://todaynicaragua.com/airlines-push-back-resumption-of-flights-to-nicaragua/