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Published Wednesday, December 2, 2020
More cantons under Orange Alert
due to covid-19 cases spike
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The National Emergency Commission announced today more changes in the areas declared in Orange Alert due to an increase in patients infected with covid-19.
According to the commission, the new cantons in Orange Alert are:
• Cañas, Carrillo and Nicoya in Guancaste Province.
• Siquirres in Limón Province.
• Alajuelita and Mora in San José Province.
The updated list of cantons under Orange Alert can be read on the government's website under Covid-19/Alerta/Canton.
Ban on driving. On weekdays, the ban on driving rules in the country continues from Monday through Friday, where driving is allowed from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The vehicles banned are based on the last number of the vehicle plate number, as follows:
• Monday: plates banned end in 1 or 2.
• Tuesday: plates banned end in 3 or 4.
• Wednesday: plates banned end in 5 or 6.
• Thursday: plates banned end in 7 or 8.
• Friday: plates banned end in 9 or 0.
On weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, regardless of the
plate number, all vehicles will be able to travel from
5 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide.
Readers can verify the car plate number restrictions
by visiting the government website
Covid-19/Alerta/Vehicular.
Concerning the penalties for breaking the
ban-on-driving rule, the deputies in Congress approved
a reduction of the fines to approximately $180.
The approved bill prohibits traffic officials from
seizing vehicle plates or even vehicles, in addition
to no longer reducing penalty points on the driving
license of the driver.
The Ministry of Health recommends for managers or business representatives with inquiries about the ban on driving during the weekday, business restrictions and guidelines to directly call them at (506) 2223-0333.
According to authorities more changes on the rules and restrictions plan related to Orange or Yellow alert zones can be established depending on the development of the covid-19 infection in the next two weeks.
A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts.
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