05/10/2020 - 19:34
- Clarín.com
- Society
The Government reported this Sunday that more than 600 factories that had suspended their activity for more than 50 days will return to produce in the coming days.
The decision comes after President Alberto Fernández extended Preventive and Mandatory Social Isolation until Sunday, May 24 inclusive.
Thus, among the industrial branches that will resume their activity are the automotive and auto parts, motorcycle and tire manufacturing, household appliances, textiles, footwear and clothing; in addition to sectors such as metallurgy, tobacco, graphics, wood, toys, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and petrochemicals, among others.
According to the official statement, the factories that have already been approved for reopening are more than 640 and are located throughout the country, "but especially in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. More than 550 of those authorized in This first stage are SMEs with less than 150 workers and almost half do not exceed 10 employees. "
In the press conference on Friday, it was reported that the governors and the governors (except AMBA) may decide exceptions taking into account the criteria established by the Ministry of Health of the Nation.
In this context, the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area continues with Isolation restrictions and exceptions must be requested from the Head of the National Cabinet. The measure affects the 26 municipalities of the suburbs.
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