Dominican Republic - Population: 10,738,958
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
1970-01-01 International flights suspension From Milan.... International SOS
2020-02-29 Health screenings in airports and border crossings ... Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Italy
2020-03-14 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for all visitors who have been or transited through Spain, France, Italy and Chin... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-14 Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days quarantine for all visitors who have been or transited through Spain, France, Italy and Chin... Ministry of Foreign Affairs — France
2020-03-16 International flights suspension To and from Europe, UK, China, South Korea and Iran... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-19 Limit public gatherings Suspension of all events, including international and national events, sports fixtures, bars, nightc... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-19 State of emergency declared National state of emergency... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-19 Border closure  Air, land and sea borders closed until 18 April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-19 Schools closure  All schools and universities suspended.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-19 Domestic travel restrictions Individuals to limit their own movements to essential travel only... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-20 Curfews Evening curfew implemented from 20 March until 3 April between the hours of 8pm and 6am. Applies to ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-23 General recommendations Requested that celebrations are postponed, such as: wedding or birthdays and apply hygiene measures ... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-23 Limit public gatherings Social gatherings are prohibited in grocery stores (colmados),including the consumption of alcoholic... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-26 Domestic travel restrictions The local authorities of El Seibo and San José de Ocoa have closed the provinces' borders.... Listin Diario
2020-03-27 Curfews Change to curfew time: new curfew between the hours of 5pm and 6am (local time)... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-03-27 Other public health measures enforced Spreading of disinfectant in public spaces, starting with San Francisco de Macorís, the national d... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-03 General recommendations Systematically wear face masks in public, avoid gatherings and maintain social distancing and hygien... MoH — Dominican Republic
2020-04-03 Checkpoints within the country Police and military establishes checkpoints to limit inter-provincial travels.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-03 Domestic travel restrictions Public transports are suspended between provinces. ... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-03 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Activation of provincial centres for prevention, mitigation and response (Comités Provinciales de P... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-04 Domestic travel restrictions All travels over municipal and provincial borders is prohibited.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-13 Testing policy Prisoners to be systematically tested and quarantined if tested positive. ... MoH — Dominican Republic
2020-04-13 Domestic travel restrictions Public transport between provinces is allowed again.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-13 Economic measures Economic and financial measures to reduce taxes and interest rates to be paid by households and comp... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-14 Curfews National curfew from 5pm to 6am extended until the 30th of April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-14 State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency until the 30th of April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-19 Border closure  Extension of border closures until the 30th of April.... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-04-20 Economic measures Economic bonus to doctors that are in direct contact with Covid-19 patients.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-21 Economic measures Economic support to chicken, milk, cheese and vegetable producers.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-22 Strengthening the public health system Reception of 6 testing kits and 40 ambulances.... MoH — Dominican Republic
2020-04-24 State of emergency declared Extension of the national state of emergency until the 17th of May.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-27 Strengthening the public health system 24-hour opening of the entire network of primary care services, provision of hospitalisation and int... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-27 Testing policy Increased rapid test capabilities administered by the Provincial Health Directorate... President — Dominican Republic
2020-04-28 General recommendations Recommendation for elderly people to remain at home and implement home-office work. ... President — Dominican Republic
2020-04-28 Isolation and quarantine policies Limits the movement, transfer, transit and circulation of persons for a period of 7 days, subject to... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-04-28 Domestic travel restrictions Additional measures and restrictions on movement have been imposed in the municipality of Puerto Pla... Foreign Ministry
2020-04-28 Economic measures Economic support to the agricultural sector and vegetable producers.... President — Dominican Republic
2020-04-30 State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 17th of May.... Foreign Ministry
2020-05-01 Curfews National curfew from 5pm to 6am extended until the 17th of May.... US Embassy
2020-05-05 Isolation and quarantine policies Extension of quarantine measure on Puerto Plata.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-15 State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 1st of June.... Garda World
2020-05-17 Economic measures Extension of all the household support schemes for a further month.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-17 Closure of businesses and public services Micro-enterprises, which may have up to 10 employees, may have up to 5 employees or no more than 50%... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-18 Curfews Curfew hours changed to 7pm to 6am from Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 5am on Sundays. In effect until 1... Foreign Ministry — UK
2020-05-20 Closure of businesses and public services Differentiated timetables instaured: at 7 AM the supermarkets, pharmacies, construction sector, indu... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-20 Domestic travel restrictions State public transportation will begin to operate: Santo Domingo Metro, Santo Domingo Cable Car and ... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-25 Closure of businesses and public services The opening of stores in shopping centres is authorised in strict compliance with general and sector... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-05-31 State of emergency declared Extension to the nationwide state of emergency until Saturday, June 13... GardaWorld
2020-06-01 Strengthening the public health system Aurora MSP is a robot powered and updated by more than 200 professionals authorized by the Ministry ... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-02 Closure of businesses and public services Microenterprises of between 1 and 10 employees, will be able to work with all of their collaborators... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-06-02 Domestic travel restrictions Buses and minibuses of the intercity transport re-start operations, using a maximum of 60% of the se... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-06-02 Curfews Extension of the curfew throughout the country until June 13, Monday through Saturday from 7 PM to 5... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-06-02 Limit public gatherings Authorization to churches to open their doors, only on Sundays, with a reduced percentage of people.... Government — Dominican Republic
2020-06-14 State of emergency declared Extension of the state of emergency until the 30th of June, included.... GardaWorld
2020-06-14 Curfews Extension of the overnight curfew, in place from 20:00 to 05:00, until Saturday, June 27.... GardaWorld
2020-06-22 Surveillance and monitoring Minister of Health announces sanctions with fines of one to ten minimum wages for not wearing face m... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-23 Strengthening the public health system The Dr. Defilló National Laboratory has set up an appointment system that will allow citizens to re... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-25 Mass population testing Government will start intervention to combat COVID-19 in Haina tomorrow, with home visits, tests and... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-27 Curfews The current curfew that takes place from 8:00 at night to 5:00 in the morning, every day, ends on Sa... Dominican Today
2020-06-28 Economic measures COVID-19 assistance to be provided by Govt right up to elections in Aug... Dominican Today
2020-06-29 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of masks... Dominican Today
2020-06-30 General recommendations Avoid high-traffic places such as cinemas, parks, shopping malls, gyms, among others.... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 Curfews The suspension of economic, social and recreational activities is provided from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am e... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 Other public health measures enforced business and commercial sectors, he explained that the operations will be subject to the general and... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 Limit public gatherings commercial, cultural, artistic, and sporting events in stadiums, sports palaces, arenas, galleras a... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 Schools closure  primary, secondary, university, technical-labor education and any other subsystem must continue to b... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 Closure of businesses and public services the opening of casinos, bars and discos prohibited. Failure to comply with the measures provided by ... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-06-30 State of emergency declared The state of emergency imposed by the authorities to face the coronavirus pandemic in the country ex... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established The Ministry of Public Health issued a resolution declaring the state of an epidemic at the national... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 Health screenings in airports and border crossings thermal body cameras that detect travelers’ body temperatures have been established at the entranc... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 International flights suspension Dominican Republic reopens airports without restrictions to countries... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 State of emergency declared President Danilo Medina lifts state of emergency, through decree 237-20... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-01 Surveillance and monitoring Personnel from the Specialized Airport Security Corps, the Ministry of Public Health, Aerodom, and t... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 Closure of businesses and public services On July 1, the Government ordered the reopening of airports and tourist and hotel activities, after ... Dominican Today
2020-07-01 Border closure  Dominican Republic reopens airports without restrictions to countries... Dominican Today
2020-07-08 Surveillance and monitoring Ministry of Health will inspect compliance protocols in open establishments, including grocery store... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-14 Surveillance and monitoring begin the closing of businesses in which crowds are occurring and in violation of the coronavirus pr... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-14 Economic measures Dominican Republic Inspires Travelers Through Its New Virtual Country Platform... Globe Newswire
2020-07-14 Military deployment police and military authorities "to act accordingly in order to deepen the elimination and control o... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-16 Strengthening the public health system The Government will enable 582 additional beds, of which 395 will be hospitalization and 187 intensi... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Curfews the curfew will be every day of the week from 8:00 at night to 5:00 in the morning in the provinces ... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Border closure  the country's land borders will continue to be closed, except for the transport of goods.... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Other public health measures enforced restaurants can continue to operate in a home delivery and collection mode and also provide service ... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Curfews curfew from Monday to Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 p.m... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Limit public gatherings crowds and meetings of groups of people in a closed space are restricted, so it will be especially m... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Closure of businesses and public services Sale of alcoholic beverages only to take away... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory use of masks is ratified. Failure to use a mask will be sanctioned with the provisions est... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-21 Curfews President Danilo Medina establishes a differentiated curfew throughout the national territory, start... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-28 Strengthening the public health system Ministry of Health enables virtual platform to obtain PCR test results... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-30 Economic measures Salary incentives for front-line personnel... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-30 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival any person who wishes to enter the country must bring a PCR test for a maximum of 5 days prior to ar... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-30 Isolation and quarantine policies every person who arrives in our territory, their health condition will be evaluated and, if they tes... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-30 Testing policy Dominican Republic will increase its diagnostic capacity by going from 4,000 daily rapid tests to 5,... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-07-30 Strengthening the public health system the contact tracing application, COVIDAPP, developed by Dominican talent, is working and that it has... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-08-06 Strengthening the public health system Minister of Public Health confirms that the Dominican Republic is one of the countries registered wi... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-08-08 Curfews Danilo Medina extends curfew for 25 days... Dominican Republic Govt
2020-08-11 Testing policy Public Health certifies new test to detect COVID-19 by breath; results in 20 minutes with 95% specif... Dominican Republic Govt
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