Panama predicts Fiestas Patrias 2020 will lead to a re-outbreak of Covid
"Make no mistake, the family bubble is not your entire family, it is the people you live with."
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Human Rights Watch questions journalists’ arrest
Following peaceful protests in Panama at the National Assembly The director of the Americas Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW), José Miguel Vivanco questions the attest of Juan Cajar.
SI Acepto a campaign for equality in Panama
Fundación Iguales recently launched the “Yes I Accept” campaign. and it is beautiful. [VIDEO]
Panama Beaches to Reopen October 24
The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, announced this Tuesday, October 20, that the government will end Panama’s quarantine on Sunday Oct 25th and open the country’s beaches October 24th ...
Beaches in Panama will open with restrictions
The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, has still not given a date for reopening Panama’s beaches. What he has said is that when they do open, there will be a list of restrictions in place.
Business Association seeks coherence in Panama’s quarantine measures
The Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede) spoke out seeking a more cohesive economic reactivation in Panama asking for "scientific and logical support" in the measures adopted.
Sunday Quarantine & beach closures remain in place
he Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the total quarantine on Sunday will be maintained, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, it had been known that the measure would be lifted tomorrow.
International travel to Panama to begin October 12
International travel to Panama will reopen October 12th 2020 according to he Civil Aviation Authority (AAC).
Panama reopens national parks
Monday October 5th 2020, Panama will begin to reopen its national parks. The reopening of ecological parks in Panama, starting with 14 sites, is an attempt to reactivate domestic tourism.
5.8 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Armuelles
Friday at 12:00 noon a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Puerto Armuelles in the province of Chiriquí sector, bordering Costa Rica.
Panama canal expansion results in non-native fish invasion
Non-native fish are invading Lake Gatun following the Panama canal expansion according to a new report in Nature Ecology and Evolution by Smithsonian Scientists.
Panama’s new reopening plan
An "updated national-provincial reopening plan" was approved on Tuesday August 25, by the Cabinet Council. It established mobility restriction by gender will end September 14th 2020.
Panama begins testing of German Covid vaccine
Eduardo Ortega, consultant of the Panama Covid-19 Vaccine Consortium, confirmed Monday, August 29th that trial studies of the covid-19 vaccine would begin in Panama starting next week.
Panama allows increased mobility
As of Monday August 24th 2020, The Panamanian government lifted the curfew that only kept the mobility of citizens at just two hours a day.
Panama opens ’controlled’ international flights for residents and nationals
Friday, August 14, will bring a partial reopening for international flights in Panama following five months of restricted travel in Panama.
Panama to open new activities starting Monday
Monday, August 17th will bring new openings for Panama including retail, salons, car sales and even inbound flights for national and residents.
COVID-19 in Panama
August marks the fourth month of quarantine in Panama (Panama City and Panama West). In the last 24 hours, Panama registered 1,665 new cases of coronavirus in Panama exceeding a total of 65,000.
Weekend quarantine returns
The Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucre, has announced total quarantine on Saturday and Sunday in the provinces of Panama and Panama West starting July 18th 2020.
Panama begins reopening as coronavirus infection rate drops
Panama announced plans to begin a phased reopening Wednesday May 13th including e-commerce, mechanical workshops and fishing, after slowing the spread of coronavirus.
All International flights suspended
Panama will suspend all international flights (in-bound and out-bound) for the duration of 30 days, starting Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Panama issues country wide curfew
In a state of national emergency the country of Panama has issues a night curfew from 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. starting Wednesday March 19th 2020.
