President Danilo Medina issued Decree 138-20 to extend the current curfew hours, which are from 8 pm to 5 pm. The new curfew hours are from 5 pm to 6 am. The measure says the curfew will be in effect from Friday, 27 March through 3 April 2020. The curfew is to ensure security and stem the Covid-19 virus in the country. During the curfew hours, the transit and movement of persons outside their homes is prohibited.
The curfew was first instated on 20 March 2020. The first case of Covid-19 had been reported on 1 March. As of 25 March 2020, there are 488 cases in the country.
The Police reports that since the start of curfew on Friday, 20 March 2020, 9,886 people have been arrested by the Police and military for violation of the emergency order.
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Listin Diario
27 March 2020