  The updates and changes related to Orange or Yellow alert zones depend on the development of the covid-19 infection for the week. - Ministry of Security photo - |
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 Published Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Six
cantons rise to Orange Alert
due to covid-19 cases increase 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 six cantons in Orange Alert are: • Palmares and Zarcero in Alajuela Province. • Heredia downtown, in Heredia Province. • Parrita and Quepos in Puntarenas Province. • Mora in San José Province. The updated list of all cantons under Orange Alert or Yellow Alert can be read on the government's website under Covid-19/Alerta/Canton. Ban on driving. On weekdays, the ban on driving rules 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 updated ban on driving 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 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. The updates and changes related to Orange or Yellow alert zones depend on the development of the covid-19 infection for the week. A.M. Costa Rica urges readers to share this alert with their contacts. -------------------- Is the driving rule reducing the covid-19 contagion in the country? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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