Corpus Christi tourism attraction  nixed

The Simón Mon Mendieta Dance Board of Parita  has been told that only  virtual religious celebrations in honor of Corpus Christi will be allowed because  of the  coronavirus pandemic,

The regional director of Health of Herrera, Luis Pérez, warned that all activities and events that involve crowds of people such as fairs, congresses, cultural, religious, sports, festive and dance events throughout Panama are suspended.

He said that  Executive Decree of March 13, is in force.  and Herrera is no exception.

Pérez’s reactions come after the group party that took place last Saturday in La Villa de Los Santos at the start of the Corpus Christi cycle of celebrations.

The regional director of Health said that he held meetings with managers of the Panama Tourism Authority of Herrera, in which they have told that the Ministry of Health cannot allow activities.

He said that the local authorities with the collaboration of the public force will be the guarantors that the regulatory standards are complied with.