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BY NORA G?MEZ TORRES
AUGUST 10, 2020 02:41 PM, UPDATED 3 HOURS 46 MINUTES AGO
After the relaxation of some restrictions in July, Havana went back into lockdown on Monday, after more than 200 coronavirus cases were reported in the last two weeks.
In the capital, public transportation has been suspended starting Monday. The government closed beaches, parks, restaurants, bars and other businesses. Access to Havana is limited to authorized individuals.
Cuban authorities also suspended the licenses that allow private taxi drivers to operate and said the government will guarantee transportation to workers in “essential” activities.
“Health comes first. Despite the economic impact of these [isolation] measures, their application has not been delayed,” said Dr. Francisco Dur?n, Cuba’s top epidemiologist at a conference on Monday.
“We are in the presence of a new epidemic outbreak that puts our entire population at risk,” said Minister of Public Health Jos? ?ngel Portal on Saturday on state television. “The forecast indicates that the situation is about to become uncontrollable.”
AUGUST 10, 2020 02:41 PM, UPDATED 3 HOURS 46 MINUTES AGO
After the relaxation of some restrictions in July, Havana went back into lockdown on Monday, after more than 200 coronavirus cases were reported in the last two weeks.
In the capital, public transportation has been suspended starting Monday. The government closed beaches, parks, restaurants, bars and other businesses. Access to Havana is limited to authorized individuals.
Cuban authorities also suspended the licenses that allow private taxi drivers to operate and said the government will guarantee transportation to workers in “essential” activities.
“Health comes first. Despite the economic impact of these [isolation] measures, their application has not been delayed,” said Dr. Francisco Dur?n, Cuba’s top epidemiologist at a conference on Monday.
“We are in the presence of a new epidemic outbreak that puts our entire population at risk,” said Minister of Public Health Jos? ?ngel Portal on Saturday on state television. “The forecast indicates that the situation is about to become uncontrollable.”
