As we already know the cases of coronavirus in the department of Atlántico and its capital Barranquilla have increased, the health authorities announced the confinement for next weekend.
According to the information, the curfew from Friday at 6:00 p.m until 5:00 a.m of Monday.
According to the information, the curfew from Friday at 6:00 p.m until 5:00 a.m of Monday.
The consumption and sale of alcohol was also prohibited, the beaches were completely closed, and bars and discos were closed.
“We are determined to continue with the curfew on weekdays from 6:00 p.m to 5:00 a.m the next day and we extend the curfew for this weekend, which will start this Friday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m and it will end on Monday, April 12 at 5:00 a.m, that means that we are confined to the weekend," said Noguera.
The President added that "the dry law is also maintained, both the consumption and the sale of alcohol are prohibited, alternation in schools is suspended, the beaches are completely closed and the billiards, bars and nightclubs businesses are closed."
This new wave is affecting most of all middle class patients from strata 3 and 4 and formal workers; The officials explained that the vaccination process will continue despite the restrictive measures taken this Thursday.
Elsa Noguera insisted that the invitation is to follow the recommendations: keep your distance, wash your hands and wear a mask. “Take your elders to vaccinate, so that no one is left without this vital protection. If there is no need to go out, don't. Do not receive or make visits, postpone all the celebrations, let's continue working from home. All with the purpose of slowing down the contagion rate. If we want, we can," She said.
By Ana S. Durán, Step 10
