2020 – Page 221

The government announced that the Metropolitan Office of Bus Services (OMSA) buses, as well as the intercity busses (both large and small) are to stop running as a measure to insure social distancing and reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The OMSA buses, the Santo Domingo Metro and the city skylift over the Ozama River …

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The Dominican Association of Currency Exchanges (Adocambio) has announced that the “casas de cambio” will now be open at 8:30am to 3pm. According to the president of Adocambio, Carlos Pla, the different exchange houses operating in food stores will close at 5pm. Another measure taken by the association is the rotation of the personnel working …

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The Superintendent of Labor Health and Risks (Sisalril) reported late last week that the Dominican Social Security System will guarantee access to testing for the Covid-19 virus ordered by their doctors. This is to be covered entirely by the National Health Insurance (SENASA). It is important, however, to note that the protocols to be followed …

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The Ministry of Public Health is advising those who suspect they have coronavirus to not call 911 for emergency services. Instead, people are being told to call *462 or (809 687-7347). The Ministry of Public Health has a hotline for people to call in case the key symptoms are fever, dry cough and difficulty to …

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“Today [Sunday, 22 March 2020] I received the results of the test for Covid-19, and I’m positive, I still don’t have any symptoms. I urge Dominicans to follow the health instructions and the established protocol. With the help of God, we will get ahead,” the Foreign Minister said on Twitter. Miguel Vargas Maldonado is 69 …

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The mayor-elect of Puerto Plata, Diomedes Garcia “Roquelito”, tested positive for coronavirus, Listin Diario reported on 22 March 2020. García ran for the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM). He defeated Walter Musa, who sought to stay in power after 14 years and three terms as city mayor. The provincial president of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), …

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Dozens or hundreds may have caught the Covid-19 disease after being at a wedding of a wealthy couple on 14 March 2020 in Cap Cana in Punta Cana. The wedding turned out to be a focal point, spreading it to at least 52 persons that are hospitalized. The parents publicly apologized on Saturday. “We feel …

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The Bravo Supermarket: 7am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday. The supermarket says this gives time to sanitize and restock the shelves without any interaction with the customers before curfew time of 8pm. Nacional supermarkets: From 7-8am for persons 65+ (these are allowed to be accompanied) and from 8 to 7pm for others from Monday …

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Barrios are improvising to keep life going during these days of government curfew. Ingenuity and resourcefulness is evidenced and shared by the media. Many of the people in the communities are refraining from the traditional hugs and kisses, and photographers from media outlets have spotted the elbow bump and the “Namaste” greetings, along with other …

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The coronavirus is causing major disruption among those who work in the informal sector. This is estimated to employ around 59% of Dominican workers. Street vendors, food stalls at the markets, trinket salespeople in tourist areas and those independent laborers who cut grass, trim hedges and clean up houses and gardens are the ones being …

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