Nora Sanchez
11/06/2020 8:19 PM
Clarín.com
Cities
Updated 11/06/2020 8:29 PM
After 234 days, within the framework of a drop in coronavirus cases, on Monday the City will formally leave isolation to enter a stage of
Social, Preventive and Mandatory Distancing
.
This means that there will be freedom of movement, although only essential workers will be able to use public transport.
In a press conference, the head of the Buenos Aires government, Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, explained that, among
the main changes
,
Social gatherings in private outdoor spaces, group sports and the opening of schools for students of all levels will be allowed.
But cinemas and theaters will have to wait.
The move from ASPO to DISPO implies that the City can define the restrictions to circulate within the jurisdiction and provide isolations in case of spread of the virus for a maximum of 14 days.
For the inhabitants of Buenos Aires it means that they
no longer need permission to circulate
, although public transport will continue to be reserved for essential workers.
"Also for all students, this way we avoid people from concentrating," explained Rodríguez Larreta.
The Chief of Staff, Felipe Miguel, confirmed that it is being analyzed to expand the number of passengers allowed and, for example, allow a limited number of passengers to travel standing on the buses.
Because one of the great openings is that the
teaching institutes
will offer activities for all educational levels.
"Classes do not return from Monday," said the head of government, "but each school will communicate it to the families and will organize their progressive return to presence."
Rodríguez Larreta, on the other hand, reiterated that the plan is for the 2021 classes to begin on February 17, "if the health situation allows it."
There will be activities in schools and educational institutes for all levels.
Photo Germán García Adrasti
On the other hand, within the DISPO framework, economic, sporting and artistic activities, with their respective protocols, will be approved by the City Ministry of Health, no longer needing the approval of the Nation.
With regard to
social gatherings
, they were authorized
with up to ten people
, but only in open spaces of the homes.
This is
patios, gardens and terraces
.
"Please, let's take advantage of this new measure and get together outside, because we have to avoid closed spaces, which is where the virus spreads the most," asked Rodríguez Larreta.
For now,
they will not be able to open cinemas and theaters
.
"We are working to be able to resume the rest of the cultural activities as soon as possible with a maximum capacity of 30% and guaranteeing ventilation," said the head of government.
The Minister of Culture, Enrique Avogadro, explained later that the opening will be soon and that a survey of the ventilation system of the rooms showed that several are in a position to meet the requirements.
Instead, if
group sports will be allowed
.
"We are going to enable all contact sports, such as
football
, always outdoors, both in public and private sports centers and without the use of changing rooms," he explained.
Group sports, including soccer, will be allowed, but only outdoors.
In his speech, Rodríguez Larreta affirmed that the tracking, testing and isolation strategy served to cut the chain of coronavirus infections.
"Since the last press conference we held 15 days ago until today,
the average number of new cases per day dropped from 800 to 450
and the R - the contagion rate - dropped from 0.95 to 0.85. And the occupation of intensive care beds of the public system is 30% ", he stressed.
Regarding the passage to the stage of Social, Preventive and Obligatory Distancing, Rodríguez Larreta warned: "This
does not mean that it is time to relax
. All that we have achieved so far was thanks to the fact that we have progressed gradually and, above all, with much prudence and care. In this new stage, individual responsibility is more important than ever. "
And he warned about the fact that a regrowth like the one that is being experienced in Europe must be avoided.
Below, one by one, the changes planned for this new stage that begins on Monday.
Social distancing begins
There will be freedom of movement, but public transportation will remain exclusive to essential workers.
Photo Juano Tesone
- To keep the sanitary situation contained, appeal is made to
individual responsibility
.
You still have to keep your distance from others, but "stay home" no longer applies.
- Entering the distancing stage is one more step in terms of circulation.
Permission to circulate will
no
longer be needed
because those restrictions are lifted within Capital.
- Public
transport
will continue to be used exclusively for workers who perform
essential
tasks
.
Soon, they would also enable it to students.
- From now on, the economic, sports and artistic activities will be approved by the Ministry of Health of the City, which will contemplate all the recommendations and instructions of the national health authority.
These are the criteria that will be used:
Restrict the use of enclosed surfaces to a maximum of 50% of their capacity.
Always guarantee the distance of two meters between people.
Avoid attendance of more than 10 people.
Respect the density in closed spaces of one person for every two square meters of circulating space, being able to use the space reservation mode or pre-set shifts.
Education
Schools will also open for students of all educational levels.
Photo Andrés D'Elía
The teaching institutes will open their doors to students of all levels.
This does not mean a return to class, but the following activities will be developed.
-
Maternal
(45 days to two years): early stimulation encounters of a baby with a teacher plus a companion.
On request for private management.
-
Rooms of 3 and 4 years:
sports, recreational, recreational and artistic activities in the open air in bubble groups of up to 8 children.
Until the close of the 2020 school year. The duration of the activity will be two hours.
-
Second to sixth grade of primary school and second to fourth year plus fifth year of Techniques in secondary schools
: sports, recreational, recreational and artistic activities in the open air in bubble groups of up to 10 people.
Until the close of the 2020 school year, with a duration of two hours.
-
Adults:
orientation, exchange and cycle closing activities.
In bubble groups of up to 10 people, preferably outdoors.
Shifts of an hour and a half to 4 hours, providing half an hour between shift and shift for cleaning and disinfection.
Up to four times a week.
-
Special education:
orientation, exchange and closing of cycle activities for seventh grade students entering regular secondary school (interdisciplinary schools and for students with hearing disabilities).
In bubble groups of up to 10. Preferably outdoors.
Shifts of an hour and a half to 4 hours, providing half an hour between shift and shift for cleaning and disinfection.
Up to four times a week.
Integral wellness
Social gatherings, until now only allowed in public spaces, can be held in patios, terraces and gardens of private homes.
-
Social gatherings
with a maximum of 10 people: they take place in private homes and always outdoors, in gardens, patios and terraces.
-
Playgrounds
in squares: they will open with protocols.
They will have maximum capacity according to their size.
Cleaning and disinfection of all surfaces will be reinforced.
sports
-
Group sports outdoors.
Of more than 10 people and sharing elements in public and private institutions without capacity (gyms, sports centers, clubs).
No use of changing rooms.
- Competitions are allowed but without an audience.
Culture
Art classes or workshops.
In institutions, with the occupation of up to 30% of the space, depending on the ventilation conditions.
Permanent use of mask.
tourism
The tourist bus is
back
, but with the following measures of care:
Temperature measurement when getting on the buses and application of alcohol gel, with front access and descent through the back door.
Mandatory use of masks for guides, drivers and tourists at all times.
Air conditioning system in ventilation mode to facilitate air circulation, and open vents.
Places occupied diagonally with a seat in the middle and marked to maintain distance, except for cohabiting groups.
Maximum occupancy according to provision of the Ministry of Transportation of the Nation.
Tourist transport with or without a guide
will also be allowed
, with the following precautions:
Temperature measurement when getting on the buses and application of alcohol gel, with front access and descent through the back door.
Mandatory use of masks for guides, drivers and tourists at all times.
Air conditioning system in ventilation mode to facilitate air circulation and open vents. Occupancy of seats leaving a free seat between people, except for a cohabiting family group.
Maximum of 50 percent of the total places.
The guide should speak to the front, not to the passengers, and will take the seat next to the door.
Numbered and previously assigned seats with ascent and descent by groups according to the locations (back, middle and front).
Civil registration
Marriages outdoors
by civil.
Venues are gradually added, such as the Recoleta Cultural Center and Commune 5.
The maximum capacity is 10 people per ceremony.
Medical visitors
It is requested to facilitate the online consultation, with turn.
It is not allowed to meet in corridors or common rooms.
Yes in the offices with limited attention, shift and maximum capacity.
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