DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Decree 554-20 extends the curfew for another 25 days, from 18 October to 11 November 2020. The curfew will continue to be in force from Monday to Friday from 9pm to 5am and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 7pm to 5am.

Decree 553-20, also issued on Friday, 16 October 2020, extends the National Emergency Declaration for another 45 days, through 1 December 2020.

The use of facial masks continues to be mandatory in public places and in private places where there are people gatherings to control the spread of Covid-19.

Penalties for the violation of the preventive measures are established by the General Health Law No. 42-01.

Yet, anyone who was around and about on Saturday and Sunday could tell pandemic fatigue has set in and people are getting about their lives, including meeting with family and friends. In major cities, most Dominicans have complied...