On January 12th, the Government of Panama announced updated regional and national COVID-19 restrictions to begin January 14th. Starting the 14th, a nationwide curfew is in effect Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Additional movement and business restrictions vary by region. Panama and Panama West: Starting January 14th, movement restrictions based on passport or cedula number are eliminated. However, gender restrictions for shopping remain in place (Men: Tuesdays and Thursdays; Women: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Weekends are full lockdown, from Fridays at 9 p.m. until Monday at 4 a.m. Work-related gatherings are limited to 25 people or 25% capacity. Cocle, Veraguas, and Los Santos: A full lockdown is in effect from 9 p.m. January 15th until 4 a.m. January 17th. Businesses will remain open until 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no gender restrictions. Herrera: Starting January 14th, shopping will be restricted by gender (Men: Tuesdays and Thursdays; Women: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays). Beginning January 15th, weekends will be full lockdown, from Fridays at 9 p.m. until Monday at 4 a.m. The government also announced a gradual reopening plan that is subject to change depending on health conditions:
February 1st: retail, beauty parlors, barber shops, daycare centers.
February 15th: carwashes, tailor shops, shoe repair shops, non-essential industries, cultural industries & restaurants. March 1st: gyms, spas, lotteries, fishing, race tracks. And March 15th: beaches & movie theaters.
February 1st: retail, beauty parlors, barber shops, daycare centers.
February 15th: carwashes, tailor shops, shoe repair shops, non-essential industries, cultural industries & restaurants. March 1st: gyms, spas, lotteries, fishing, race tracks. And March 15th: beaches & movie theaters.
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