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  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. - Ministry of Security and Casa Presidencial photos - |
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Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020 to spike of covid-19 cases By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The National Emergency Commission announced on Tuesday 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 in Guanacaste Province. • Oreamuno in Cartago Province. • San Carlos in Alajuela Province. • San Isidro in Heredia Province. • Coronado 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.The ban on driving will apply to the entire country. On weekdays, Monday through Friday, driving is allowed from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, driving is allowed from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. Vehicles banned are based on the last number on 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. • Saturday: plates banned end in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. • Sunday: plates banned end in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9. Readers can verify the updated ban on driving by visiting the government website Covid-19/Alerta/Vehicular. The rest of the country is under Yellow Alert and continues with the Opening Phase. The rules that apply on each phase (opening or closing) can be found on the government site under Covid-19/Alerta/Establecimientos. The Ministry of Health recommends for managers or business representatives with inquiries about the ban on driving, 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. ---------------------- Are the government rules on ban on driving and business closures helping contain the spread of covid-19 in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com
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