More PCR testing for Puerto Plata, parking on Malecon banned

[Dolores]

Puerto Plata’s city authorities have banned parking on the Atlantic Ocean-fronting boulevard, the Malecon. The authorities are also trying to control crowds on north coast beaches as part of efforts to curtail the spread of Covid-19.

Parking on the city boardwalk is now prohibited on Monday to Friday from 3pm. On Saturday and Sunday, parking is prohibited all day long. The measure seeks to avoid people conglomerating.

Johny Tavárez, provincial director of Health, says the measure is an effort to get people to maintain physical distance. Provincial governor Claritza Rochtee, Mayor Roquelito García and Air Force, Navy and Police commanders in the area are also collaborating to enforce the measure.

Tavarez said restaurant owners have been instructed to limit the number of tables to ensure that they maintain physical distance.

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[Duece]

I wish the authorities would come to Cofresi . This past Sunday was ureal. People were actually blocking streets because they had no regard for where they parked . This Monday morning looked like a trash bomb had blown up. Closing the Malecon may or may not be a good idea but when you do that lots of people come to Cofresi. They don't spend money and leave the mess for us who live here.

 

[sylviamcginnis]

I wish the authorities would come to Cofresi . This past Sunday was ureal. People were actually blocking streets because they had no regard for where they parked . This Monday morning looked like a trash bomb had blown up. Closing the Malecon may or may not be a good idea but when you do that lots of people come to Cofresi. They don't spend money and leave the mess for us who live here.

It doesn't change a thing, those people just come to Costambar also. Beach was ridiculous this weekend. These things don't stop the people from conglomerating, it just forces MORE people into other places with no or little restrictions