Strict quarantine Bogotá: can I go out to exercise in my area?

After finishing the quarantines divided by localities on August 14, the Mayor of Bogotá decreed a period of strict isolation in the city due to the rise in cases of coronavirus infections in the capital.

This new period of sectored quarantine began this Sunday, August 16 and the towns with the measure with Puente Aranda, Usaquén, Chapnero, Teusaquillo, Santa Fe, La Candelaria and Antonio Nariño They will continue with the same restrictions and measures.

The use of the tabapocas will continue to be mandatory without exception, the social distance of two meters and the restriction on the sale of alcohol during weekends from Friday to Sunday or public holiday.

Can I go outside to exercise?

If you are part of one of the localities that have strict quarantine, no, you cannot. Circulation in public spaces is only allowed for the five exceptions, among which are supplies, drugstores and basic necessities.

If you are in a location that is not in strict quarantine, you can leave under the following parameters:

1. People in the 18 to 69 age range, for a maximum period of two (2) hours a day. 2. Children over 6 years of age, three (3) times a week, one (1) hour a day. 3. Children between two (2) and five (5) years old, three (3) times a week, half an hour a day. 4. Adults over 70 years of age, for a maximum period of two (2) hours a day.

Five exceptions

1. Supply and acquisition of food, pharmaceutical, health, and basic necessities. For its acquisition, only one person per family unit may travel and only between 5:00 am and 8:00 pm

2. Provision of administrative, operational or professional services of public and private health services.

3. Institutional or home care for the elderly, people under 18 years of age, dependents, sick people, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people, and animals.

4. Public order, general security and health care.

5. Address issues of force majeure or extreme necessity, circumstances that must be accredited if the authority so requires.

All against the coronavirus

By following these recommendations we prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) In our country: 1. Wash your hands frequently, 2. Do not greet people with kisses or handshakes, 3. If you cough, cover your mouth with a bent elbow or with a disposable tissue, 4. Avoid touching your eyes , nose and mouth, 5. If you have a fever or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call line 123 first, 6. Follow the instructions of local and national authorities.

Likewise, the Ministry of Health developed an application for the cell phone that allows you to follow what is happening with Covid-19 in the country. CoronaApp is available for free for download on Android and iOS devices.

And remember, stay home!

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