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Considering that the risk of contagion has not yet decreased, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection extended the State of Health Emergency until November 30, 2020; however, the National Government has ordered new measures that will be in force from September 1st through Decree 1168 of August 25, 2020.
Decree 1168 of August 25, 2020
What are the new measures?
It is about the end of Mandatory Isolation and the beginning of the new stage: Selective Isolation of Distancing and Individual Responsibility.
What is responsible individual distancing?
This measure implies that all people in Colombia must continue to comply with biosafety protocols in public spaces to reduce the spread of the pandemic and contagion in daily activities.
What does selective isolation entail?
This measure implies selectively restricting some activities, areas, and homes according to the pandemic impact level in each municipality and its possible variations. For example, selective isolations may be carried out in homes with people with positive cases, understudy, or with symptoms.
What are the activities that are not allowed?
However, the mayors of the municipalities may request authorization from the Interior Ministry to carry out pilot plans in restaurants, bars, commercial establishments, and business fairs as long as they comply with biosafety protocols.
Will telecommuting or working at home continue to be enabled?
Yes. While the State of Emergency is in force, companies should continue facilitating work from home for employees whose presence is not essential at the workplace.
What will be the exceptions for border closures?
The maritime, land, and river border crossings will be closed during September, except in the following cases:
- Humanitarian emergency.
- The transport of cargo and merchandise.
- Act of God or force majeure.
- The departure of foreign citizens from the national territory, which is coordinated by the Special Administrative Unit Migration Colombia with the competent district and municipal authorities.
KEEP IN MIND: Failure to comply with the measures outlined in this decree may result in criminal penalties and fines. The Decree 1168 of August 25, 2020, will be effective from September 1 to October 1, 2020.
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