It's official – weekend lockdown ends March 6, movies reopen

The  Executive Decree, which lifts the total weekend quarantine from March 6, was promulgated in the Official Gazette on Friday, February 26.

The decree also ordered the reactivation of some activities in several provinces

From March 6, in the provinces of Panama, Panama Oeste, Coclé, Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas, the quarantine on Saturdays and Sundays will cease to apply, which began from 10:00 pm, Friday until 4:00: 00 am, Monday.

However, the curfew is maintained throughout the country, from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 pm, until 4:00 am

On March 6 movie theaters, casinos and sports fields for recreational use in Panama and Panama Oeste.

The establishments “must limit capacity to 50%, which includes r employees,”  to avoid crowds in internal or external areas, as well as on their premises and comply with the biosecurity guidelines and the health guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health ” says the decree.

In the province of Herrera, operations will also be reactivated on March 1 in car washes, tailor shops, shoe stores, creative and cultural industries, with the exception of cinemas.

Dance activities, discos, private parties and shows are still prohibited.