Filter for Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-08-03 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Bolivian authorities have extended the national quarantine measures in place through August 31
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2020-08-03 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
a ban on public gatherings with the exception of religious services, provided they respect social distancing measures.
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2020-08-03 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
A curfew between 18:00 and 05:00 (local time), Monday to Friday, remains in effect.
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2020-08-03 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
The wearing of face masks is mandatory and social distancing measures must be respected
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2020-08-03 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
all borders remain closed. Returning Bolivian citizens and residents, diplomats, members of special missions and NGOs, essential workers, and cargo remain, however, exempt from the border closure.
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2020-08-03 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
international flights remain suspended
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2020-07-27 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
state of public calamity allows authorities to lend money from Bolivia’s Central Bank as well as to make additional funds available to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-07-27 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
Bolivian authorities issued a decree declaring a state of public calamity due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic’s impact on the national economy on Monday night, July 27. The decree will allow authorities to lend money from Bolivia’s Central Bank as well as to make additional funds available to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020-06-23 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
In La Paz department (including the city of La Paz) from 23 June, weekday movement will be controlled according to the last digit of citizens’ ID cards or passports, with even ("par") numbers not allowed outside on the same day as odd ("impar") numbers.
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2020-06-20 In Lockdown: Full lockdown
La Paz province is to undergo a full lockdown between Saturday, June 20, and Monday, June 23, as a precaution
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2020-06-20 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
No movement outdoors will be permitted, and public and private vehicles are banned.
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2020-06-18 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Nationwide, the ban on public gatherings remains in place, except for religious services, provided they respect social distancing measures
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2020-06-18 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
A curfew between 18:00 and 05:00 Monday to Friday applies
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2020-06-18 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
on weekends individuals are permitted to go up to 500 meters from their residence between 06:00 and 14:00, with no vehicles permitted to circulate
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2020-06-18 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Schools remain closed.
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2020-06-18 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
The wearing of face masks is mandatory and social distancing measures must be respected.
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2020-06-16 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Five departments have decided to relax the measures: deconfinement and return to work of the population, reopening of most shops, circulation of private vehicles, public transport under certain conditions in particular.
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2020-06-16 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The most affected departments are continuing strict containment.
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2020-06-01 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Since 1 June, the country has begun a differentiated deconfinement according to the situation in each department. Five departments, notably La Paz, but also Chuquisaca (whose capital is Sucre), Pando, Oruro and Cochabamba, have decided to relax the measures: deconfinement and return to work for the population, reopening of most businesses, circulation of private vehicles, public transport under certain conditions. On the other hand, the departments most affected (in particular Santa Cruz and Beni, but also Potosi and Tarija) are continuing to maintain strict containment.
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2020-06-01 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
International flights will remain suspended until the 30th of June.
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2020-06-01 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Borders will remain closed until further notice.
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2020-06-01 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
All public gatherings are prohibited, except religious services fulfilling specific social distancing requirements.
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2020-06-01 Out Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
During weekends, you may go outside on foot between 6am and 2pm, up to 500m from your residence.
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2020-06-01 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
Curfew applies Monday to Friday between 6pm and 5am.
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2020-06-01 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Vehicles cannot be used during weekends.
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2020-06-01 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Local authorities may impose additional restrictions on the movement of people under 12 and over 65 years old, depending on the risk level of the town or city as assessed by the Bolivian government.
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2020-05-28 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The national quarantine is extended until the 30th of June. (Decree 4245)
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2020-05-11 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
From 11 May, Bolivia will implement ‘dynamic quarantine’. Towns and cities will be classified as high, medium or moderate risk based on coronavirus data. Different quarantine restrictions will apply depending on the designated risk level, which the Bolivian government will re-assess every seven days.
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
In public places people must maintain 1.5m distance from each other.
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2020-05-11 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
All large Bolivian cities remain under lockdown until the 31st of May.
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2020-05-11 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
"High risk" municipalities: People between the ages of 18 and 65 are allowed to go outside on foot to buy food, one day per week between 6am to 2pm. The day you can go outside is determined by the final number of your ID card or passport. Nobody may go outside on Saturday or Sunday.
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2020-05-11 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
"High risk" municipalities: No private or public vehicles may circulate, except with government permission. No public transport will be available.
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2020-05-11 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
"Medium risk" municipalities: People may travel to and from work between 6am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. People aged between 18-65 and not working may go outside between 9am and midday, Monday to Friday, up to 500m from their residence. Children may also go outside for one hour only under these conditions, if accompanied by a family adult or tutor under 65 years old. On Saturdays, people aged between 18-65 may go outside on foot between 9am and 11am, up to 500m from their residence, if their ID card or passport number ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. On Sundays, people aged between 18-65 may go outside on foot between 9am and 11am, up to 500m from their residence, if their ID card or passport number ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
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2020-05-11 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
"Medium risk" municipalities: Motor vehicles can be used only with government authorisation. Private buses that are provided by employers and have government authorisation to circulate, bicycles and motorbikes may be used to get to work. No public transport will be available.
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2020-05-11 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
"Medium risk" municipalities: A curfew will be in place between 5pm and 5am everyday.
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2020-05-11 Out Lockdown: Partial lockdown
"Moderate risk" municipalities: People may travel to and from work between 6am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Children and those over 65 years old may go outside Monday-Friday between 6am and midday for two hours, up to 500m their residence. Children must be accompanied by adults or tutors under 65 years old. At weekends, people aged between 18-65 may go outside between 9am and midday up to 500m from their residence.
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2020-05-11 Out Movement restrictions: Curfews
"Moderate risk" municipalities: A curfew will be in place between 7pm and 5am everyday.
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2020-05-11 Out Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Mandatory use of facemasks at all times in public places, including outside.
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2020-05-11 Out Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Banks are open during limited hours from Monday to Friday. Food delivery will be permitted between 9am and 10pm. Industry, manufacturing, construction, mining and hotels will be permitted to operate.
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2020-05-11 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
"Moderate risk" municipalities: Some public transport and private transport will be authorised.
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2020-04-29 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Extension of the lockdown and forced quarantine until the 31st of May, included (Decree 4229). Phase out measures will be adopted from the 11th of May depending on the situation in each department.
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2020-04-29 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Extension of national flight suspension until the 31st of May.
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2020-04-29 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Extension of international flight suspension until the 31st of May.
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2020-04-29 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Extension of border closure until the 31st of May.
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2020-04-28 In Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies
Granting of presidential amnesty on humanitarian grounds in the context of a national health emergency (Presidential Decree 690)
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2020-04-28 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Reduction of tariff charge to 0% for the import of medicines, medical devices and equipment for the care of Coronavirus (COVID-19), type I and II diabetes, renal diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases and oncological diseases. (Decree 4227)
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2020-04-24 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Authorizes the Agency for Health Infrastructure and Medical Equipment - AISEM, for the duration of the declaration of a national health emergency, to carry out the following activities: a) Manage and/or acquire reagents and supplies; b) Managing and/or acquiring medicines; c) Managing and/or acquiring consumable medical devices; d) Manage and/or acquire spare parts for the maintenance of medical equipment; e) Managing and contracting human resources. (Decree N° 4224)
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2020-04-20 Out Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Transfer of Bolivians stranded in municipalities other than that of their habitual residence to their home. (Decree 4222)
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2020-04-20 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Public-private transfers destined to food expenses, cremation of mortal remains, purchase of cleaning, hygiene and sanitary products. (Decree 4223)
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2020-04-15 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Extension of the lockdown and forced quarantine until the 30th of April. (Decree N° 4214)
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2020-04-14 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Health worker to benefit from an health insurance of 100.000 pesos. (Decree 4217)
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2020-04-14 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
The government will distribute a universal bonus of 500 pesos to every citizen between 18 and 60 years old. (Decree 4215)
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2020-04-09 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Financial support to students.
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2020-04-09 In Socio-economic measures: Military deployment
Military is deployed in Montero to enforce the lockdown.
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2020-04-09 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
Patients suspected to be infected from Covid-19 will have to wear an electronic bracelet.
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2020-04-07 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
The city of Montero is under lockdown, with all travel in and out the city strictly restricted.
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2020-04-06 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Distribution of Bs500 per child to families in need, and which childs are in primary of secondary schools.
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2020-04-03 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Distribution of basic food supply to populations in need. Additional payment of Bs400 to those in need.
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2020-03-27 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Electricity bill will be payed for 3 month by the government (up to Bs120). Water bills will be payed at 50% during the same period.
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2020-03-27 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
The MoH takes control over Departemental Health Services (SEDES) to better coordinate the response at the national level.
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2020-03-27 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
No public and private vehicule are allowed to circulate, with exception of health vehicules and commodity suppliers.
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2020-03-26 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
Financial institutions and stores are only allowed to open between 8am and 12am.
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2020-03-26 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Extension of the lockdown to april 15th.
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2020-03-26 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
All public and private actvities are suspended until 15th of April, with few exceptions.
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2020-03-26 In Socio-economic measures: Military deployment
Bolivian Military and police responsible for enforcing the lockdown.
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2020-03-26 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Only one person per household, aged between 18 and 65, can go shopping for essentials once a week between 7am and 12am.
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Suspension of all international flights to and from Bolivia
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
All interdepartmental, and interprovincial travel by land, river, or lake is suspended.
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2020-03-20 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
All borders on land closed to all except nationals and residents.
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2020-03-17 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Public transport is limited to 6:00-18:00.
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2020-03-17 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
General curfew from 17:00-6:00
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2020-03-17 In Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
National Health and sanitory emergency
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2020-03-16 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Forced quarantine. Discotheques, bars, movie theaters, sporting events, large gatherings, gyms, amusement parks, night-time activities at event halls are closed.
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2020-03-16 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Gathering of over 100 persons are prohibited.
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2020-03-14 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
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2020-03-14 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
More than 1000 people
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2020-03-14 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
In and for Europe
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