Parades, fairs, discos  return to  Panama life

Panama moves one step closer to post-pandemic normality with the publication on April 6  of an Executive Decree that allows the holding of craft, cultural, agricultural, and commercial fairs, as well as dance events, discos, and live music, and cantaderas.

The decree, carrying the signatures of President Cortizo and the Minister of Health in charge Ivette Berrío, indicates that during these events all biosecurity measures ordered by the Covid-19 pandemic must be complied with.

The QR code or vaccination card with a complete scheme must be presented at the entrances of the events and comply with biosecurity measures, such as the use of masks, no handshaking and physical distancing.

Parades of carts, allegorical cars, bands, and the like are also allowed with delegations limited to 50 people, who must comply with the due distance between one delegation and another, keeping self-care measures such as the use of masks etc.

The Ministry of Health, together with the security forces, will ensure compliance with the established measures.