2020 – Page 225

Central Bank Governor Hector Valdez Albizu and Hacienda Minister Donald Guerrero announced on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, measures that have been agreed upon with the Monetary Board to promote keeping jobs and preserving the health of the Dominican people in days of the Covid-19 virus. They announced special regulatory treatment for the financial sector in …

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The presidential candidate of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) is the first to address the plight of thousands of informal sector workers and thousands of persons that have lost their job or their source of making a living. Speaking to the nation on TV, Abinader proposed a RD$5 billion Contingency Fund be created. Abinader figures …

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In an interview on Z101 radio talk show, Economist Henri Hebrard said that the 2020 budget is no longer valid and is completely out of tune with the new situation caused by the Covid-19 virus. He doubted the economy would grow 5%. Central Bank governor Hector Valdez Albizu in his address to announce new measures …

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The Senate of the Republic approved the Presidency resolution to declare a national emergency for 25 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As of 18 March 2020, 34 people have tested positive in the Dominican Republic. The bill enables the government to take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including suppressing freedom …

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Emmanuel Esquea, a former deputy for the PRD, tweeted that Congress should not approve the State of Emergency because it would grant exceptional powers to the government during its final five months in government. Esquea does not see how the declaration will contribute to the present public health crisis. President Danilo Medina announced on Tuesday, …

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The High Level Government Commission for the Covid-19 announced on the evening of 18 March 2020 that 13 more persons have tested positive for the virus in the country. Of these, only one case is reported to be of local transmission, that of a woman in Villa Riva (Duarte province) who imported the decease from …

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In his address to the nation on Tuesday, 17 March 2020, President Danilo Medina announced that private labs are authorized to carry out Covid-19 lab tests and that the test will be added to the list of coverage by health insurance providers. Local media followed this up and found out it could be quite some …

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Presidency Minister Gustavo Montalvo says that telecommunications service providers, radio, television and written press stations may remain open during the state of emergency decreed by President Danilo Medina in response to the Covid-19 virus. The clarification was issued on Wednesday in a statement by the High Level Commission for the Prevention and Control of the …

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On 19 March 2020, the US Embassy recommended US citizens who wish to do so to leave the country immediately due to the closure of airports that is in effect for 15 days as of Thursday, 19 March. The Embassy recommends US citizens contact the airlines. The Embassy also warns that all medical care is …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) says it is keeping in touch with the political parties through online conversations via emails and Whatapp, etc. The JCE ordered its staff to rotate in order to keep a minimum. Staff that has been abroad should self-isolate for 15 days. Those 60+ and those who are pregnant are being …

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