What's the government response timeline for Paraguay?

Recoded original note by William Dowling: "An epidemiological alert, after an emergency meeting held by WHO and after this organization ruled the international emergency declaration. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/covid-19-actualizacion.php Ministry of Health sends a tweet reposting OPS/OMS on information about COVID-19. Also reposts a tweet from Migrations Paraguay saying they will begin coordinating the protocols for prevention and detection of COVID-19 for people entering the country. ( https://twitter.com/opsoms/status/1220360540909965313) On Jan 25th Paraguay's Ministry of Health posted the following tweet (translated): "Paraguay on alert for new coronavirus • The aim is to strengthen surveillance and immediate notification of a suspected respiratory case related to travel in affected areas. • It is present in China, Thailand, Japan, Korea and in the United States." ( https://twitter.com/msaludpy/status/1221040016148725760)"

There are not enough tests and capacity to deliver the tests in the country, so there are limits to the kind of people that get access to them. It is not clear which is the policy exactly. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html

Comprehensive contact tracing begins as the first positive COVID-19 case is revealed. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html

Schools (public and private) and educational activities from all levels (including university) are canceled. https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37709-coronavirus-gobierno-establece-medidas-para-evitar-la-propagacion-.html

Updated webarchive link for original note by Natalia Espinola: Cancelation of public and private events that could result in large gatherings. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37709-coronavirus-gobierno-establece-medidas-para-evitar-la-propagacion-.html

No specific number of people for the restriction of gatherings, however on this day public and private events that contain a massive amount of people were canceled. https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

A resolution that limits social gatherings and public events, also recommends people to work from home using technology (Article 5). ttps://web.archive.org/web/20200429100210/ https://www.mtess.gov.py/application/files/6615/8393/1528/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

By Decree No. 3451, the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo Benítez, established an exceptional schedule for public officials, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from March 13 to March 26 in order to reduce crowding on public transport. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37727-gobierno-dispone-horario-escalonado-para-funcionarios-publicos-y-cancelacion-de-vuelos-a-europa-.html#.XokIwNNKjGI https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3451_emhn9o60.PDF

General restriction on internal movement from 20:00 to 4:00, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pd

Partial and temporary closure of immigration control posts at borders as a measure against the risk of expansion of the coronavirus. This will continue while the Sanitary Emergency declared in Decree 3456/2020 continues. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3458_16r0pkgn.PDF

Sanitary Emergency is declared which forces people to be in their homes and not be on the streets between 20:00 and 4:00 every day. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf

General restriction on internal movement from 20:00 to 4:00, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf

Changing the Decree 3458 of March 16, it adds that members of Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations, nationals and foreigners residing in Paraguay are exempt from the international control restrictions; and there will be total restrictions for leaving the country. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_202003172018408483465_saoltvvr.pdf

Ban of entry for foreigners with no residency in Paraguay from March 18 to March 30. http://www.dinac.gov.py/v3/index.php/component/k2/item/1793-resolucion-n-286-2020

The protocol on testing was updated on March 20: anyone with an Acute Respiratory Infection must be tested, here’s the link of the protocol: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/d05682-COVID19TomademuestraDefinicindecaso20032020.pdf

Community circulation of the COVID-19 is confirmed, which makes it more difficult to do comprehensive contact tracing. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html

I checked and re-coded Natalia Espinola’s data: “General preventive isolation of complete 24hs that began on March 21 continues until April 12, with a few exceptions of people who can go out and work for specific areas. This means workplaces are not forced to close unless it violates the restriction of general preventive isolation if people have to move from their houses to their workplace.” https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf The President of Paraguay announced that the lockdown will be extended until April 26: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/04/17/paraguay-anuncio-que-extendera-la-cuarentena-por-coronavirus-hasta-el-26-de-abril/ The government is planning a future easing of the lockdown but it has not state since when: https://www.ip.gov.py/ip/ministro-de-salud-explico-cuarentena-inteligente-a-la-que-apunta-paraguay/ https://www.msn.com/es-us/noticias/otras/paraguay-prepara-un-cronograma-para-flexibilizar-la-cuarentena-por-covid-19/ar-BB12WaPx

General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This isolation prohibits any public events and forces people to stay in their houses with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI General preventive isolation of complete 24hs continues until April 12, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf

General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This isolation prohibits any public events and forces people to stay in their houses with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI There have been several extensions of this general order of social distancing put in place since the 21st of march. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. However, the extension decrees of the general order would have extended the cancelation of gatherings and public events. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

Changes in the time frames that public transport is available in the metropolitan area of Asuncion including Sundays when only 50% will be functioning and the inclusion of sanitary measures. https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/nuevas-medidas-en-relacion-al-sistema-de-transporte-publico-de-pasajeros-en-el-area-metropolitana

General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. This Resolution forces people to stay in their houses with minimal exceptions, including to buy groceries, medicine and cleaning products. It does not include any outdoors exercise (this is forbidden). https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI There have been several extensions of this put in place since the 21st of march. Relevant extensions: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

General preventive isolation for 24hs from March 21 to March 28, with a few exceptions. General preventive isolation from March 29 to April 12 from 20:00 to 4:00. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37795-ejecutivo-extiende-cuarentena-y-decreta-aislamiento-total-por-una-semana.html#.XopJvdNKjGI

Since March 23 the Ministry of Health published campaign materials about COVID:: https://www.mitic.gov.py/noticias/coronavirus-covid19-materiales-de-comunicacion-para-empresas-y-organizaciones See videos published by the Ministry of Health here: https://www.facebook.com/ministeriodesaludparaguay/videos/

Between March 24 and March 28, the international frontiers and airports were closed: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/comunicado-gobierno-nacional-establece-el-cierre-total-de-fronteras-hasta-el-sabado-28-de-marzo-de-2020 https://www.lavanguardia.com/vida/20200324/4886223327/paraguay-cierra-fronteras-por-covid-19-y-solo-permitira-ingreso-de-mercancias.html

Schools and educational activities for all levels continue to be canceled. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37825-ministros-analizan-necesidad-de-continuar-con-algunas-medidas-de-distanciamiento-social.html#.XqlR7JNKg0q

General preventive isolation of complete 24hs continues until April 12, with a few exceptions. https://www.presidencia.gov.py/articulo/37827-ejecutivo-dispone-mantener-el-aislamiento-general-hasta-el-12-de-abril.html#.XopnGdNKjGI . https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf

The closure of international borders has been extended until April 26: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/cierre-de-fronteras-se-extiende-por-una-semana-mas Previous extensions: Extension until April 12: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/migraciones-recuerda-que-el-cierre-de-fronteras-y-aeropuertos-se-extiende-hasta-el-12-de-abril Extension until April 19: http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/noticias/cierre-de-fronteras-y-aeropuertos-se-prorroga-hasta-el-19-de-abril

Ñangareko is a program of monetary transfers of G. 500.000 for the purchase of food and hygiene products. The target population were people with needs (workers or not) and those who did not benefit from other social programs such as Tekopora and pensions for the elderly. The population that started receiving the transfers since March 31. Until April 26, 328.045 individuals were notified of their inclusion in the programme. The monetary assistance was been transferred to 224.001 families. With the programme the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary of workers. Here’s the links of the news reports that explain the programme: https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/03/30/manana-inicia-transferencia-del-programa-nangareko/ https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/suplementos/economico/2020/04/26/asistencia-social-y-la-experiencia-en-el-uso-de-medios-de-pago-electronicos-en-programas-nangareko-y-pytyvo/

March 31. The Ministries of Health and Information Technologies launched a platform to report of individuals in quarantine, geolocalization, control and monitoring of the patients, linked to Migrations, National Police and Ministry of Health. Here’s the link: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/que-esta-haciendo-el-ministerio-de-salud-covid19.html

Depending on the monthly consumption of the household, the electricity payments may be completely condoned for the receipts of March, April and May. The same goes for other utility payments, specially for medium and small companies, and for vulnerable sectors. The incapacity of the citizens to pay rent will not be ground for eviction until June, “provided that the payment of at least 40% (forty percent) of the monthly rental value is justified.” Here’s the link where the explanation of the government's measures can be found: https://oiss.org/pt/principales-medidas-adoptadas-por-el-gobierno-paraguayo-ante-la-pandemia-covid-19/

Temporary suspension of short, medium and long distance public transport from the capital Asuncion towards other cities until 12 of April (metropolitan public transportation in Asuncion still available for people allowed to leave their homes given the sanitary emergency and general preventive isolation) https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/dinatran-suspende-temporalmente-servicio-de-transporte-de-corta-media-y-larga-distancia . https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/asi-funcionara-el-sistema-de-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-durante-la-semana-santa

Temporary suspension of short, medium and long distance public transport from the capital Asuncion towards other cities until 12 of April (metropolitan public transportation in Asuncion with a few restrictions is still available for people allowed to leave their homes given the sanitary emergency and general preventive isolation) https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/dinatran-suspende-temporalmente-servicio-de-transporte-de-corta-media-y-larga-distancia . https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/asi-funcionara-el-sistema-de-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-durante-la-semana-santa

The Decree 3525 issued on April 9 extended the preventive general isolation until April 19. The transit of people and vehicles is restricted. However, except for minor exceptions, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Communications will regulate public transport. The use of face masks is mandatory. Here’s the link of the decree: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/9edeee-decreto3525.PDF The President of Paraguay announced that the lockdown will be extended until April 26: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2020/04/17/paraguay-anuncio-que-extendera-la-cuarentena-por-coronavirus-hasta-el-26-de-abril/

There have been several extensions of the general order of social distancing put in place on 21 of march. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. On 9/04 the Decree 3525 established that only cars with certain plate numbers could be on the streets, requiring people to only leave their house on certain days of the week and under minimal exceptions. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf

Public events are still cancelled. The Resolution 90 issued on March 10 by the Health Ministry suspended the public and private events “of massive attendance”, as well as cinemas, clubs, casinos, and related. Here’s the link of the resolution. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

The Decree 3525 issued on April 9 extended the preventive general isolation until April 19. The transit of people and vehicles is restricted. However, except for minor exceptions, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Communications will regulate public transport. The use of face masks is mandatory. Here’s the link of the decree: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/9edeee-decreto3525.PDF

The Pytyvo programme consists on a subsidy or economic transfer of G. 548.210 focused on the population that is self-employed or employees that work on small companies (including those of informal sectors). The first payment of the Pytyvo was made on April 15. Until April 26, 890.241 individuals were benefited. However, the number of beneficiaries is constantly changing since people can apply to the subsidy. With the programme the government is replacing less than 50% of lost salary of workers. Here’s the links that explain the programme: https://www.abc.com.py/edicion-impresa/suplementos/economico/2020/04/26/asistencia-social-y-la-experiencia-en-el-uso-de-medios-de-pago-electronicos-en-programas-nangareko-y-pytyvo/ https://www.ultimahora.com/mas-280-mil-personas-pueden-cobrar-partir-hoy-el-pytyvo-n2880079.html

There have been several extensions of the general order of social distancing put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. There is an specific order to cancel public events that had effect until 25/03. However, the extension decrees of the general order would have extended the cancelation of public events. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf ***///*** https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/5a7857-RESOLUCIONSG90COVID19.pdf

There have been several extensions of measures put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf

There have been several extensions of measures put in place on 17/03. The latest extension was ordered 24/04 until 03/05. Relevant decrees, from most recent to oldest: https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3564_krgur8kc.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203537_zhhpbm8a.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3525_sczobugk.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3512_h3is6zsi.PDF ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decreto%203490_io7do1cg.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/decretos_1_20200321125422555%203478_o342kdv9.pdf ***///*** https://www.presidencia.gov.py/archivos/documentos/DECRETO3456_qgov9hok.pdf

Most sectors remain closed. However, certain economic activities are allowed, as long as they are performed at the customer's residence (according to the regulations for Phase 1 of the "Intelligent Quarantine" Strategy. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/e13793-CUARENTENAInteligentev7TITUTLOS.pdf

For urban buses, no passengers standing up are allowed. All passengers must wear face masks, according to Decree N° 3525 of Paraguay's Presidencia de la República. https://www.mopc.gov.py/mopcweb/index.php/noticias/usuarios-del-transporte-publico-del-area-metropolitana-cumplen-con-el-uso-de-tapabocas

On May 25, Paraguay started Phase 2 of its "Intelligent Quarantine" Strategy. Under Phase 2, a number of different economic and recreational activities will be allowed, under specified conditions. https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf and https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/e13793-CUARENTENAInteligentev7TITUTLOS.pdf

Under phase 2, sports and cultural events will resume, but with no audiences.

Under Phase 2 of the Intelligent Quarantine Strategy, urban buses are allowed to operate, although there are restrictions on the number of passengers allowed (no passengers standing, and face masks required). Additionally, under phase 2 middle and long-distance public transport will also be allowed to operate. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf)

Under Phase 2, and as more economic activities are allowed, the stay at home requirement is being relaxed. The tighter SAH requirement remains for children and teenagers, who may only leave the home for allowed physical activities and to receive medical treatment, according to Decree 3619, dated May 24, 2020. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf)

Under Phase 2 of the Intelligent Quarantine Strategy, middle and long-distance public transport will be allowed to operate, allowing for greater internal movement. (Note: the data contributor is encountering a problem to generate an archived link. This is the non-archived version: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/dependencias/portal/adjunto/2a6dd2-DECRETO3619n68bqrxc.pdf)

The government of Paraguay has not made any change to the current school closing policy, that goes until the end of the academic year. The closure of schools is in the whole country. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

Non essential businesses are not allowed to work in person. However, the country is on the second phase of reopening and some productive sectors are operating normally. https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/ June 02: This day, after a petition of some businesses to revoke the cessation of contracts, more than twenty thousandths workers returned to their workplaces. https://www.lanacion.com.py/negocios/2020/06/02/mas-de-15000-personas-volvieron-al-trabajo/

Public events are still banned, since restrictions on gatherings are still in place. No changes were found. https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/

The prohibition of large gatherings are still in place. No changes were found. https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/

Public transportation is allowed under certain circumstances, but no big changes have been reported. Buses and public transportation systems have to comply with strict sanitary measures. https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/06/09/sigue-estricto-protocolo-sanitario-en-buses-del-transporte-publico/

The internal travel restrictions are still in place. No changes were found.

The international travel restrictions are still in place. No changes were found. https://data.unicef.org/resources/rapid-situation-tracking-covid-19-socioeconomic-impacts-data-viz/

Aside from the income support reported previously, no additional measures were found.

Aside from the ones previously reported, no additional measures for debt and contract relief for households were found.

As informed previously, the government keeps doing general informations campaigns.

No changes with regards to the testing policies were found.

As informed previously, the government has kept doing limited contact tracing.

Some local governments, like the one of the city of San Roque González, has had to establish again total quarantine because of an increase in COVID-19 infections, for 14 days. https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2020/06/10/covid-19-ciudades-de-paraguari-estan-en-alerta-ante-aumento-de-casos/

"Physical-presence school classes will remain suspended for the rest of the school year until December 2020." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

"The Paraguayan government has closed all international borders to travel by persons until further notice. Cargo is permitted to cross the borders" - current. https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

No additional measures found besides ones already noted.

No additional measures found besides ones already noted.

See: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/covid-19.php

No changes to testing policy were found.

No changes to contact tracing policy were found.

Paraguay enters Phase 3, allowing for: "The limited reopening of restaurants by appointment only. Indoor gyms by appointment only. Outdoor sports for up to two people. Drive-in cinema and other cultural activities with social distancing measures." https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Paraguay enters Phase 3, public events still not allowed.

Paraguay enters Phase 3, allowing for: "Religious activities such as baptisms and weddings, in groups of up to 20 persons." https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Phase 3 allows: "The Paraguayan government has authorized up to four persons to travel together in private cars and SUVs and two persons by motorcycle." https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

Paraguay enters Phase 3: "Curfew is from 23:00 to 05:00 from Sundays to Thursdays, and from 00:00 to 5:00 from Friday to Saturday. The Departments of Paraguarí and Concepción will remain in Phase 2 of the Plan, with the Government controlling circulation at main access points to those Departments for 14 days. The Government of Paraguay has announced the total closure of the city of San Roque González de Santa Cruz for a period of 14 days. The city will return to phase 0 of the Intelligent Quarantine Plan." https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

In nationwide Phase 2: "The existing isolation order for all persons in Paraguay to remain in their homes except for necessary travel to obtain food, medicine or cleaning supplies is otherwise still in effect." https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

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Workplace closing is still in place, but since July 05 some new sectors are reopening, like gyms, theatres and restaurants: https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html https://www.ultimahora.com/salud-recalca-que-aprobacion-protocolos-no-habilita-actividades-fuera-las-fases-n2893638.html

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Since July 05, the Phase 3 of the intelligent quarantine was extended until July 19 by the Decree 3.780. In this new phase, restaurants could start operating, as well as theatres and gyms. https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html https://www.ultimahora.com/salud-recalca-que-aprobacion-protocolos-no-habilita-actividades-fuera-las-fases-n2893638.html

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No additional debt and contract reliefs measures found.

The country keeps doing information campaigns /web/20200709163627/ https://twitter.com/msaludpy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1280604933587382273%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ultimahora.com%2Freunion-alumnos-termina-foco-contagios-covid-19-segun-fedapar-n2893896.html

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The country keeps doing comprehensive contact tracing /web/20200709163756/ https://www.ultimahora.com/en-una-semana-aparecieron-46-casos-nexo-el-pais-n2893933.html

July 05: Universities are allowed to organize practical exams and thesis hearings in their premises with a limit of 10 individuals. https://www.ultimahora.com/ejecutivo-formaliza-extension-fase-3-la-cuarentena-inteligente-n2893571.html

"Phase 2 consisted of the reopening of corporate buildings with up to 50% of the workforce present and under a rotation schedule." Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

"religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls." Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

"religious meetings may be held with a maximum of 50 people; social gatherings with no more than 10 people; while events can reach 20 people with registration controls." Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

"The ban on all non-essential movement is in place from 11pm to 5am (Sundays to Thursdays) and from 12am to 5am (Friday to Saturday)."

"Phase 4 was introduced nationwide on 20 July, with the exception of Asuncion, Central and Alto Parana departments, subject to review." Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

"The Paraguayan government has closed all international borders to travel." Source: https://py.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/

No new update. Same as before.

No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

No new update. Same as before.

No new update. Same as before. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

Alto Parana department has been returned to ‘Phase 0’, based on the increase of cases locally as at July 20. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

No new update. Same as before.

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No new update. Source: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/paraguay/staying-during-coronavirus

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