Without dancing this December: the decree prohibits the opening of discos and public events due to the coronavirus

Starting from December 1st, the Decree 1550 whose function is to extend restrictions during the holiday season, in order to avoid the increase in coronavirus cases in Colombia.

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The most relevant of the provisions of the Decree is the ban on opening nightclubs and bars, as well as operational limitations on events involving crowding of people.

According to the Deputy Minister of Political Relations of the Ministry of the Interior, Daniel Palacios, the provisions are ‘simple’ and are intended to expand the “Selective isolation, social distancing and self-care”.

For discos and bars the restriction will rise to January 16, coinciding with the closure of the sea and land borders in the country.

Palacios’ statements were collected by the presidential Prevention and Action program, where the president issues a statement on the progress of the pandemic in Colombian territory.

“First of all, let’s establish a clear ban on discos and dance clubs. Before they were not and today it is clear as an express order that night clubs will not be able to operate during the period of validity of this decree, which will go until January 16, when the Christmas period and the end of the year end “, stated in that space.

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However, this restriction does not imply that those establishments that already had operational authorization can continue their business, as long as they avoid crowds or the consumption of liquor in public spaces: “Public, private or social events involving crowds and the consumption of intoxicating beverages in public spaces. However, the sale of spirits is not prohibited “.

The deputy minister recalled that local administrations can carry out piloting with the owners of these plants as long as they do not affect the general spirit of the Decree, that is: to reduce the number of coronavirus infections in the country.

Other retail restrictions

The Decree 1550 it is clear how much to restrict events of a public or private nature that involve an agglomeration of people, according to the provisions and protocols issued by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection.

However, the power of Dry Law delegates it to local authoritiesYes, and only if they aim to avoid crowds of people or drinking liquor in public spaces.

Another relevant element is that the mobility of citizens is not limitedTherefore, taking into account the protocols and social distancing, They may take intercommunal trips or, where appropriate, engage in outdoor social activities that do not involve crowds.

At this point it is noteworthy Traditional Christmas shopping can be done while keeping social distancesdespite the government suggesting online shopping and trade unions are adapting their platforms for shopping in this latter section of the year.

On the recommendation of Ministry of Health and Social ProtectionL, citizens can organize small events that do not involve crowding, within their residences.

So, if you’re planning on dancing, it’s best to do it at home, with your family.

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