National State of Emergency extended through 30 June

[Dolores]

With the help of the deputies of the Social Christian Reformist Party, legislators of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) voted in favor of extending the National State of Emergency. Legislators of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) and the former PLD deputies that now are members of the People’s Force (FP) party voted against. They had argued the government has made political use of the curfew and procurement to benefit government party candidate Gonzalo Castillo. Castillo has campaigned, giving away billions in appliances, propane, food, masks, and more in an effort to win the presidency.

The National State of Emergency began on 20 March. Curfew applies from 7pm to 5am, and government procurement rules are relaxed.

The government has begun a four-phase opening plan. The country is now in phase 2, with private and public transport...

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[william webster]

the comment about the death totals remaining constant and lower is misleading

we had two consecutive days of record new cases reported
once those cases go 'full term', certainly the death toll will rise

You need to suffer/endure the disease for a period before you die - plain & simple
One follows the other

 

[DonDimi]

going a step further ,how about educating the people how to prevent getting the covid19 : formula is vitamin D3 + vitamin C in high doses have been proven very effective . its simple really you are trying to harden your immune system and that is all you need to do really ... cheers

 

[NanSanPedro]

going a step further ,how about educating the people how to prevent getting the covid19 : formula is vitamin D3 + vitamin C in high doses have been proven very effective . its simple really you are trying to harden your immune system and that is all you need to do really ... cheers

Can you not get that just by going outside for an hour or 2 and eating fresh fruits and veggies?

 

[Africaida]

Can you not get that just by going outside for an hour or 2 and eating fresh fruits and veggies?

Been doing just that and popping vitamins as well, this is me now. 😎

 

[csteinwand]

didn't the government have to request extension by today? I didn't see any news on that.. so it expires on the 30th?

 

[Andre14615]

didn't the government have to request extension by today? I didn't see any news on that.. so it expires on the 30th?

I've read that it's expired and the curfew is over this Saturday.

 

[habi]

Correct the curfew ends tomorrow but the estado de emergencia June 30.

 

[windeguy]

didn't the government have to request extension by today? I didn't see any news on that.. so it expires on the 30th?

We are moving from a State of Emergency to a State of Pandemic.